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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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S&P/TSX Composite Index Declines Over 100 Points: A Market Recap

 


Canada’s main stock index faced a significant decline on Tuesday, with losses in financial, industrial, and telecom stocks outweighing strength in energy and base metals. Simultaneously, U.S. stock markets also experienced a downturn.

Key Points:

  • S&P/TSX Composite Index: The Canadian benchmark index closed down 110.15 points at 22,075.10.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA): In New York, the DJIA was down 396.61 points at 39,170.24.
  • S&P 500 Index: The broader S&P 500 index declined 37.96 points to 5,205.81.
  • Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq composite dropped 156.38 points to 16,240.45.

Currency and Commodities:

  • Canadian Dollar: Traded at 73.68 cents US, compared to 73.67 cents US on Monday.
  • Crude Oil: The May crude oil contract rose by US$1.44, reaching US$85.15 per barrel.
  • Natural Gas: The May natural gas contract increased by three cents, reaching US$1.86 per mmBTU.
  • Gold: The June gold contract surged by US$24.70, reaching US$2,281.80 per ounce.
  • Copper: The May copper contract gained two cents, reaching US$4.07 per pound.

This report by The Canadian Press provides a snapshot of the market conditions on April 2, 2024. Investors should closely monitor developments as market dynamics continue to evolve.

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