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Working for yourself 3 min
I sold the chairs. Then I counted the invoices.
Camille's busiest month raises a better question than profit: when does a small Ottawa business have to register for HST? Two timelines, one useful sales check.
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Homes & rentals 2 min
The rent went into one account. Two owners still had to report it.
Reconcile the whole property, establish ownership shares and keep the gross and net reporting steps separate.
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Working for yourself 2 min
Before paying another freelancer
Keep the agreement, actual working arrangement, invoice, tax details and payment trail together, and check information-slip obligations early.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
Retirement lowered your income. Tell Service Canada.
A retirement-related income drop may support a current-year income estimate instead of the usual prior-year basis.
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Filing & corrections 2 min
When the tax balance is more than you can pay today
File on time, confirm the debt and work from a household budget when arranging payments over time.
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New to Canada 2 min
Some newcomer benefits can start before the first return
Check newcomer eligibility and submit the appropriate benefit application with household and income information.
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