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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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Tariff Tipping Point: Trump Unleashes Reciprocal Tariffs

 

In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump declared today that reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect. Speaking in an emphatic post on his social media platform, Trump proclaimed, "Today is the big one: reciprocal tariffs!" The announcement signals that the administration will match any tariffs imposed on U.S. imports by other nations—a move aimed at leveling the playing field for American manufacturers.

While details remain sparse, the president hinted that the new policy will target countries that levy higher duties on U.S. goods, a tactic intended to protect domestic industries and generate additional government revenue. Economists, however, warn that such measures may ultimately burden American consumers with higher prices and disrupt global supply chains.

Market watchers are already anticipating swift retaliatory responses from key trading partners such as China, Canada, and Mexico. As the global trade landscape braces for further volatility, investors and businesses alike are keeping a close eye on the unfolding tariff war, which could signal a new chapter in U.S. trade policy.

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