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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.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
The job changed. The drug coverage had its own dates.
Check group-insurance dates, RAMQ enrolment and exemptions before calculating a Quebec drug-plan premium on the tax return.
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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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New to Canada 6 min
International Student Taxes in Canada: 2026 Guide
A clear guide to tax residency, T2202 tuition credits, benefits, foreign income, and temporary SINs for international students in Canada.
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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 3 min
My dining table had two jobs. I only counted one.
A measuring tape, a homework book and Camille's overly generous first calculation. How space and time change a shared home-office expense claim.
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