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Rental Property Expenses Canadians Forget to Claim (2026 Guide)

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 9 min | Category: Real Estate, Tax Savings, Personal Finance Owning a rental property in Canada comes with a surprisingly generous set of tax deductions — but most landlords only claim the obvious ones. Mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance. Done. What they miss is often worth thousands of dollars in additional deductions every single year. If you own a rental property in Ontario (or anywhere in Canada), this guide walks through every legitimate expense category the CRA allows — including the ones your accountant may not have mentioned. Why This Matters More Than You Think Rental income in Canada is taxed as regular income — meaning at your full marginal rate. At Ontario's combined federal and provincial rates, landlords earning $100,000–$150,000 total income are paying 43% on every dollar of net rental profit. Every $1,000 in legitimate deductions you miss costs you approximately $430 in real taxes . A landlord who forget...

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Must-Know Long-Haul Travel Tips If You’re Flying Internationally: What should I pack in my checked luggage



Here is a list of items that you can consider packing in your checked luggage:

1. Clothing: Pack enough clothes for the duration of your trip. Consider the weather and activities you have planned. Don’t forget to pack comfortable shoes.

2. Toiletries: Pack full-sized toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, and toothpaste in your checked luggage. Remember to pack these items in a clear plastic bag if you’re flying internationally.

3. Electronics: Pack your electronics such as laptops, cameras, and other devices in your checked luggage.

4. Books and magazines: Pack books, magazines, and other printed materials in your checked luggage.

5. Snacks: Pack some snacks such as granola bars, nuts, or dried fruit in your checked luggage.

6. Gifts: If you’re bringing gifts for family or friends, pack them in your checked luggage.

7. Souvenirs: If you’re planning to buy souvenirs during your trip, pack them in your checked luggage.

8. Extra bags: Pack an extra bag or two in case you need to bring back more items than you anticipated.

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