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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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UK Election 2024: Labour Sweeps to Power in Historic Victory

After more than a decade in opposition, Britain’s Labour Party has emerged victorious in the 2024 general election. The jaded electorate handed the party a landslide win, but now they face the mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and a dispirited nation. Here’s what you need to know about this historic election:

The Results

  • Labour Party: Swept to power with a commanding lead, marking the first time in 14 years that a new party has taken control.
  • Conservatives: Gained some support but fell short in the face of Labour’s surge.
  • Reform UK: Held third place, with their earlier rise in support stalling during the campaign’s final weeks.
  • Liberal Democrats: Surpassed their starting position in the polls.
  • Greens, SNP, and Plaid Cymru: Remained relatively stable throughout the campaign.

What Comes Next?

As the dust settles, the new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, faces the challenge of revitalizing the economy and restoring hope to a weary nation. Meanwhile, the monarchy plays a crucial role: King Charles III must officially appoint the winner as Prime Minister. The eyes of the world are on Britain as it charts a new course under Labour’s leadership.

Stay tuned for further developments as the government takes shape and policies unfold. The UK’s future hangs in the balance, and the decisions made in the coming months will shape the nation for years to come. 

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