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Family & everyday life 3 min
Why a change in earnings does not instantly change the CCB
Understand the prior-year income cycle and keep family changes and both partners' tax returns up to date.
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Homes & rentals 3 min
Claire's bathroom invoice needed more than one total
Separate qualifying accessibility work from cosmetic changes, apply the shared expense limit and avoid the medical-credit double claim from 2026.
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Working for yourself 2 min
Check the registration for the transaction date
Use the official registry with the supplier's name, first nine digits and transaction date, then retain the result with the invoice.
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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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Filing & corrections 3 min
Put CRA on the moving checklist
Update home and mailing details, keep the effective date and check related accounts without assuming mail forwarding updates tax records.
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Working for yourself 2 min
The rolls of fabric still on my shelf
Camille counts the fabric and finished goods still waiting for buyers, then sees why a purchase is not always this year's cost of sales.
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