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Family & everyday life 3 min
Moving in together can change the CRA file before a wedding
Use the tax definition and effective date for marriage, common-law status or separation, and report the change on time.
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New to Canada 2 min
The foreign pension arrives net. The return usually starts gross.
Identify the pension, convert the gross income and review treaty relief or foreign tax credits separately.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
Daniel keeps the adoption file after the last appointment
Identify the year to claim adoption expenses, subtract assistance and coordinate the per-child limit between parents.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
Before withdrawing from a spousal RRSP, check three calendar years
Recent contributions can cause a spousal RRSP withdrawal to be taxed to the contributor rather than entirely to the account holder.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
The RRSP deposit still needs its HBP designation
Use your HBP statement to identify the required repayment and designate eligible contributions correctly on the return.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
Bernard asks for the care breakdown before using the annual total
Separate care wages from other residence charges and compare the permitted medical-expense and disability-credit combinations.
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