Practical tax guidance, clearly explained.
Local stories. Useful answers for your taxes, your work and everyday life.
All articles
132 articles · 5 / 22
Saving & retirement 2 min
The word "pension" does not settle the credit
Match each payment to the CRA eligibility chart before claiming the federal non-refundable pension income amount.
Read the guide
Working for yourself 2 min
The client was in Alberta. I was in Ottawa.
Malik checks the place-of-supply rules before copying Ontario's HST rate onto an Alberta client's design invoice.
Read the story
Family & everyday life 3 min
Valérie's appointment was 68 kilometres away. The return trip mattered differently.
Check one-way distance, access to local care and travel records before adding medical mileage, meals or accommodation to a claim.
Read the story
Family & everyday life 3 min
The daycare changed. The advance payments did not.
Compare the credit calculated on Schedule C with the advances already received, and update the file when childcare or family circumstances change.
Read the story
Jobs & employment 2 min
Your employer paid it back. Can you still deduct it?
Distinguish an actual-cost reimbursement from an allowance before deciding how an employment expense belongs in your tax file.
Read the guide
Saving & retirement 2 min
A better TFSA rate does not require a trip through chequing
Ask for a direct TFSA transfer when changing institutions so a withdrawal and redeposit do not accidentally use contribution room.
Read the story