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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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Markets Defy Drama: Stocks Rally Despite Trump-Zelensky Tensions

                                               

In a surprising turn of events, the stock market closed on a high note despite a tumultuous day in Washington. The Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky erupted into a heated exchange, leaving investors on edge. The confrontation, which was widely covered by the media, added uncertainty to an already volatile market environment.

Despite the geopolitical drama, major indices managed to stage a late-session rally. The S&P 500 climbed 1.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.6%. Analysts attributed the rebound to encouraging economic data, including a slowdown in inflation as indicated by the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index.

While the public spat between the two leaders initially sent shockwaves through the market, investors seemed to regain confidence as the session progressed. The resilience of the market underscores its ability to weather political turbulence, even as questions linger about the broader implications of the Oval Office showdown. 

The day’s events serve as a reminder of the complex interplay between politics and market sentiment, highlighting the importance of staying informed and adaptable in an unpredictable economic landscape.

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