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Filing & corrections 3 min
I filed my taxes. Quebec was still waiting.
A practical way to keep the federal and Quebec returns, confirmations, assessments and payments straight, even when one software prepares both.
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Jobs & employment 3 min
Marc's tip record has more than one total
Record actual tips, keep tip-sharing amounts separate and understand what Quebec's 8% allocation rule does at payroll time.
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Filing & corrections 2 min
The job ended. The T4 had not arrived.
Lucas checks with a former employer, gathers pay records and prepares a supported estimate instead of leaving the job off his return.
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Filing & corrections 3 min
Disagreeing with a Quebec assessment: protect the deadline
Distinguish a correction from an objection, calculate the filing deadline and prepare the facts and documents behind your disagreement.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
The dishwasher was fixed. My December transfer could wait.
Étienne has the money to replace a TFSA withdrawal, but the calendar matters as much as the bank balance. A simple same-year contribution example.
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Working for yourself 2 min
Before you clear out the tax folder
The six-year rule has a starting point and exceptions. A compact retention checklist for sole proprietors, including electronic records.
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