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Underused Housing Tax (UHT)

Underused Housing Tax (UHT)

In the first year of 2022, a federal declaration of the house needs to be submitted, commonly known as the vacancy tax.

For non- permanent residents or citizens of Canada who hold real estate on December 31, 2022, the declaration due date is the end of October 2023.

Those who hold real estate on December 31, 2023 who are not permanent residents or citizens of Canada , regardless of whether it is vacant or not, need to declare it! ! There is a fine of CAD 5,000 for failure to declare property under one’s name.

If your status is a work permit or study permit on December 31, 2022, you still need to declare it regardless of whether your house is vacant or not!

If you do not have a Canadian income tax ID number yet, please hurry up and apply early (application time is 2-4 weeks).

The required documents are form T1261 + a clear scan of the first page of the passport + current residential address + current contact number! ! !

This declaration is based on each person, so the quotation is based on each owner. If your property has two owners, two orders will need to be added.

***Please note: Guests without an ITN tax number must use REGISTERED MAIL to complete the declaration.

If you have urgent needs, you have these two options: (including Canada Post fee and insurance)

2 working days delivery (+$250CAD)

3 working days delivery (+$100CAD)

After placing the order, please contact the web customer service through INBOX and pay the expedited fee

regular price $100.00 CAD
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FAQ Q&A

Q: What information do I need to prepare?

Lawyer Title transfer document PDF, property tax bill PDF for the latest year, usage throughout 2022, and the proportion of other immediate family members in Canada who hold the property.

Q: How long does it take to declare UHT?

The current processing time is 1-2 days. Follow the process to place an order online, and you will receive our information collection email, in which you can submit the corresponding information. After receiving the information, we will handle your problem on a first-in, first-out basis.

Q: How do I know if my application has been processed?

For every declaration we process, a confirmation notification from the government will be sent to your email address by email.

Q: I live in Canada and my house is not vacant. Do I need to declare it?

If you are not a Canadian PR or citizen, there are reporting requirements regardless of whether the house is vacant or not.

Q: I live in Canada and have a study permit. Do I need to declare it?

Declaration is required. If you are not a PR or citizen on December 31st, you must declare in that year.

Q: I live in Canada and have a work permit, do I need to declare it?

Declaration is required. If you are not a PR or citizen on December 31st, you must declare in that year.

Q: Can I pay by email transfer (EMT)?

Please transfer the payment to sales@goldkeybiz.com as soon as possible and indicate the Invoice Number in the remarks. Thanks for your cooperation!