Satheesh Somalingam, CPA

"Property taxes can change after reassessments or renovations. Learn when an appeal makes sense and how to challenge your assessment."

Here's when you might be able to apply for lower property taxes Property taxes can change after reassessments or renovations. Learn when an appeal makes sense and how to challenge your assessment.

"From home office costs to travel expenses, discover the tax deductions employees may qualify for and how to claim them properly."

Newly employed? Know your tax deductions From home office costs to travel expenses, discover the tax deductions employees may qualify for and how to claim them properly.

"Nearly one in four Canadians say they or a family member fell victim to a scam in the past year. Here's why fraud is getting harder to detect."

Canadians are confident they can spot scams, but should they be? Nearly one in four Canadians say they or a family member fell victim to a scam in the past year. Here's why fraud is getting harder to detect.

"For most Canadians, a mortgage is simply a fact of life. You buy a home, make your monthly payments, and hope to have it paid off by the time you retire. It’s the advice many of us grew up with: work hard, eliminate debt, and then start enjoying financial freedom."

How your mortgage can help you build wealth Discover how the Smith Manoeuvre works, who it's right for, and the potential benefits and risks of using your mortgage to invest.

"Before buying a home in Canada, U.S. citizens should understand the cross-border tax and ownership rules that can have lasting consequences."

What every American should know before buying a home in Canada Before buying a home in Canada, U.S. citizens should understand the cross-border tax and ownership rules that can have lasting consequences.

"It’s remarkable how many people choose variable-rate mortgages (VRMs) because the payment is smaller." https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/mortgage-hack-that-wins-whether-rates-rise-fall

"The pursuit of the perfect financial decision has quietly become one of the biggest obstacles to making any decision at all."

Why are we so afraid of financial mistakes? The pursuit of the perfect financial decision has quietly become one of the biggest obstacles to making any decision at all.

"Learn what condo fees pay for, why they rise over time, and how to assess a building's financial health before you buy."

Condo maintenance fees: How much is too much? Learn what condo fees pay for, why they rise over time, and how to assess a building's financial health before you buy.

"Accessible home renovations can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Learn about grants, tax credits, and practical ways to manage the financial burden."

How to fund accessible home renovations in Canada Accessible home renovations can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Learn about grants, tax credits, and practical ways to manage the financial burden.

"From airfare to gifts, destination weddings add up quickly. Here's how to weigh the costs, plan your budget, and know when to decline."

Before you RSVP, do the destination wedding math From airfare to gifts, destination weddings add up quickly. Here's how to weigh the costs, plan your budget, and know when to decline.