Underused Housing Tax - Basic Facts
The Government of Canada has introduced in its 2021 budget an underused housing tax (UHT) on the ownership of vacant or underused housing in Canada. The Underused Housing Tax Act (UHTA) received royal assent on June 9, 2022, and took effect on January 1, 2022. While the tax is generally aimed at non-Canadian or non-residents of Canada, there are situations where the rules could apply to Canadian residents. Canadian residents do not have to pay the tax but may have to file a return and claim an exemption.
October 9, 2023
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