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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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Trade War Escalation Sends Markets Tumbling

                                            

The stock market faced significant turbulence today as futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq slid sharply. This downturn comes in response to China's retaliatory tariffs against the United States, following President Trump's imposition of hefty duties on Chinese imports. Beijing announced an 84% tariff on U.S. goods, escalating tensions between the world's two largest economies.

Investors are grappling with the potential fallout of this trade war, which has already roiled global markets. The S&P 500 edged closer to bear market territory, while the Nasdaq and Dow futures dropped by over 2%. Oil prices also took a hit, with West Texas Intermediate falling below $55 per barrel.

As the trade conflict intensifies, market participants are closely watching for signs of resolution or further escalation. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about potential trade deals, but uncertainty remains high. The Federal Reserve's upcoming minutes and inflation data may provide additional insights into the economic impact of these tariffs.


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