The Government of Ontario has introduced a harmonized sales tax (HST) which came into effect on July 1, 2010. The HST rate is 13% of which 5% represents the federal part and 8% the provincial part.Example 8. Price of meal $4.00 HST @ 13% $0.52 Subtotal $4.52 Rebate @ 8% $0.32 Amount due $4.20 What […]
Category: Ontario
Can You Hunt On Any Crown Land In Ontario?
Where Can I Hunt in Ontario? Crown land – land owned by the provincial government, varying widely in size, location and accessibility, can provide hunting opportunities. The Ministry of Nat- ural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) governs Crown land and has created the Crown Land Use Policy Atlas (CLUPA). What is considered Crown land in Ontario? […]
How Do I Avoid Probate On A House In Ontario?
Whether it means setting up a trust or creating a joint right of survivorship, there are a number of ways to reduce your probate fees in Ontario. Simplify the estate. Name Beneficiaries. Set up a trust. Create Joint Ownership of Assets with Rights of Survivorship. Consult Estate Administrators. Can property be transferred without probate in […]
Can You Sue For Pain And Suffering In Ontario?
Assessing Pain and Suffering Values in an Ontario Personal Injury Lawsuit. In addition to compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, injury victims may also be eligible to recover compensation for the pain and suffering they have experienced after an accident. How much is average settlement for pain and suffering in Ontario? The average settlement […]
What Kind Of Damages Can You Sue For In Small Claims Court Ontario?
If believe you are owed money for the return of personal property, you can sue that person or business in Small Claims Court for $35,000 or less.You can sue for claims for damages, such as: property damage. clothes damaged by a dry cleaner. personal injuries. breach of contract. What can I sue for in Small […]
How Much Does It Cost To Settle An Estate In Ontario?
1998, Chapter 34 – the probate fees in Ontario as of 2022 are as follows: $0 NO probate fee for the first $50,000 of the estate assets. $15 fee for every $1,000 of the total gross value of the estate above $50,000 (This can also be worked out to 1.5% of the estate’s gross value […]
Do You Have To Disclose Mice When Selling A House Ontario?
As a seller, you are required by law to disclose any known latent defects that could make your home dangerous or unfit for habitation. What is a seller obligated to disclose in Ontario? Where a seller is aware of any existing latent defects in a property, they are under an obligation to disclose such defects […]
Do You Pay Taxes On Leased Land In Ontario?
no tax is payable on the tender or submission for registration of a conveyance that is a lease of land, the transfer of the interest of a lessee under a lease of land, or a notice of any kind in writing signifying the existence of a lease of land or of a transfer of the […]
Do You Need A Lawyer To Transfer Property In Ontario?
In Ontario, you need a real estate lawyer to transfer land title of a property. Therefore without a real estate lawyer title cannot be transferred in Ontario. How do I transfer ownership of a property in Ontario? In Ontario, title transfers are completed by lawyers — a process that takes on average 5 to 10 […]
What Happens To A House When The Owner Dies In Ontario?
There is no inheritance or estate tax in Canada. However, any capital property owned by the deceased is deemed to have been disposed of at fair market value immediately prior to death. What happens to a house when the owner dies without a will in Ontario? Distribution of an estate without a will When this […]