The Canadian real estate market is active, particularly in some major Canadian cities like Vancouver and Toronto. Questions have been raised about what federal tax obligations the buyers and sellers of real estate in Canada must meet, and how the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) ensures tax compliance on these transactions.
This fact sheet is intended to answer these questions and address some myths about real estate transactions in Canada and the CRA’s role in administering the tax rules that apply to these transactions.
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