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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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Jury Selection in Trump’s Hush Money Trial: A Pivotal Stretch

 

The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president has entered a critical phase as jury selection continues in the case against Donald Trump. The trial centers around allegations that Trump falsified business records to conceal a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, who could have impacted his 2016 presidential campaign.

Key Points:

  1. Jury Selection Process: The trial, taking place in a Manhattan courtroom, aims to select 12 jurors and several alternates from a pool of 96 prospective jurors. The process could last up to two weeks. Seven jurors have already been chosen, including an oncology nurse, a software engineer, an information technology professional, a sales professional, an English teacher, and two lawyers.

  2. Charges Against Trump: Trump faces 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records. The payments to Michael Cohen, his former lawyer, were falsely labeled as legal services rather than hush money. Prosecutors allege that this was done to conceal violations of federal campaign finance laws and to hide a plan to break New York tax and election laws.

  3. Trump’s Defense: The former president has pleaded not guilty. His legal team is actively participating in the proceedings, engaging in motions and discussions with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

  4. Implications: Once the jury is finalized, opening statements will begin. The trial is expected to last between six and eight weeks. If convicted, Trump could face serious consequences.

As the trial unfolds, all eyes are on the courtroom, where history is being made. The outcome will shape the legacy of a former president and set a precedent for future cases involving high-profile figures.


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