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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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Generational Shift: Understanding the New Age Boundaries for Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha

 

In a world where generational identities play a significant role in shaping societal dynamics, the Pew Research Center has updated the birth year classifications for Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha, marking a pivotal shift in how we understand these cohorts.

  • Millennial Milestone: Previously defined as those born between 1981 and 1996, Millennials are now recognized as individuals who have experienced key historical events like 9/11 and the 2008 recession during formative years.

  • Gen Z Grows Up: With birth years set from 1997 to 2012, Gen Z has emerged as a powerful economic and cultural force, influencing fashion trends, political movements, and popular memes.

  • Alpha’s Arrival: The newest generation, Gen Alpha, includes those born from 2010 to 2025. This cohort is growing up in a tech-saturated environment, earning them the moniker ‘Generation Glass’ due to their seamless integration with technology.

  • Economic and Social Impact: These revised guidelines not only reflect changes in technology and global events but also signal shifts in consumer behavior, market trends, and social movements that will shape the future landscape.

As we navigate through these changes, it’s essential to understand the characteristics and experiences that define each generation, allowing for better communication, marketing strategies, and societal cohesion. The redefined age boundaries serve as a guide to understanding the evolving generational narrative and its implications for years to come.

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