Realtor Vishnu Gabbula’s Post

🚨 Attention Tenants! Could You Be Liable for Your Landlord's Tax?🚨 Stop scrolling and share this crucial information with your friends and family. 📢 Did you know that if your landlord fails to pay taxes, you could be held liable? Yes, it’s true, and it happened to a tenant in Montreal. Here’s what you need to know: A Montreal tenant was audited and ordered to pay six years' worth of taxes, plus interest and penalties, because his **foreign landlord** didn’t pay taxes. According to Canadian law, tenants are required to withhold and remit 25% of the rent to the CRA if their landlord is a non-resident. The CRA couldn't collect from the overseas landlord, so the Canadian tenant was on the hook. Despite the tenant's argument that he didn’t know his landlord was a non-resident, he lost the tax court appeal. The court ruled that tenants must ensure 25% of the rent is withheld and sent to the CRA if the landlord is a non-resident. This case highlights a little-known rule that can have significant financial consequences. Key Takeaways: 1. Know Your Landlord's Status: Confirm if your landlord is a Canadian resident. 2. Withhold and Remit: If your landlord is a non-resident, withhold 25% of your rent and remit it to the CRA. 3. Avoid Penalties: Stay informed to avoid unexpected tax liabilities. Honestly, 99% of tenants might not be aware of this rule. Make sure you share this to spread the word! #TaxAwareness #TenantRights #CRA #CanadianTaxes #LandlordTenant #TaxLiability #FinancialAwareness #RealEstate #TaxCompliance #Montreal #CanadaRevenueAgency #KnowYourRights #StayInformed #ProtectYourself 🛡️ Stay informed and protect yourself from unexpected tax liabilities! 🛡️

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