Rudy Mezzetta

Rudy is a senior reporter for Advisor.ca and its sister publication, Investment Executive. He has been reporting on tax, estate planning, industry news and more since 2005. Reach him at rudy@newcom.ca.

Tax News

Feds to give CRA new powers to compel data from taxpayers

The agency could extend reassessment period if a taxpayer is issued a notice of non-compliance

By Melissa Shin and Rudy Mezzetta |April 25, 2024

3 min read

Tax News

CRA to charge 9% interest on overdue tax in Q3

Prescribed rate to dip as inflation eases

By Rudy Mezzetta |April 24, 2024

2 min read

Tax News

Bare trusts still must file a UHT return

April 30 deadline looms for 2022 and 2023 UHT returns

By Rudy Mezzetta |April 19, 2024

3 min read

Tax News

Underused housing tax to generate $694 million: PBO

PBO said the costs to administer the UHT could "significantly reduce" revenue generated

By Rudy Mezzetta |April 19, 2024

3 min read

Tax News

Feds fix AMT regime

Individuals can claim 80% of donation tax credit, up from previously proposed 50%

By Rudy Mezzetta |April 16, 2024

2 min read

Tax News

Capital gains inclusion rate raised to 66.6% for high earners

Higher new rate applies on gains above $250,000 for individuals, and all gains realized in corps and trusts, as of June 25

By Rudy Mezzetta |April 16, 2024

4 min read

Tax News

Feds to propose funding for CRA real estate audits in budget

Ottawa said it is targeting tax fraud in the housing sector

By Rudy Mezzetta |April 12, 2024

3 min read

Tax News

Feds boost home buyers’ plan withdrawal limit to $60,000

Expanded HBP, combined with FHSA, could help first-time buyers build down payment faster

By Rudy Mezzetta |April 11, 2024

2 min read

Tax

What is a qualifying home under FHSA rules?

A broad range of residential property counts

By Rudy Mezzetta |April 11, 2024

5 min read

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