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Working for yourself 3 min
Nabil checks the tax on what the workshop buys
Separate GST credits from QST refunds, check business use and spot the NR supplier rule before claiming tax on purchases.
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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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Family & everyday life 2 min
Prepare the disability tax credit application around daily function
Use the current T2201 process and describe the effects of an impairment with the appropriate medical practitioner.
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New to Canada 2 min
Samira cannot use every TFSA year since she turned 18
Start with years of Canadian tax residency and age eligibility, then subtract actual contributions across all TFSAs.
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Jobs & employment 2 min
Two jobs, two paycheques, one tax return
Why two employers can each deduct tax correctly while your combined income still produces a balance owing.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
A TFSA excess can cost tax even if it lasts only a few days
Find the highest excess in each affected month, stop further excess deposits and check the separate TFSA return.
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