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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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Working for yourself 3 min
The next order may need two tax numbers
Track the small-supplier threshold, check exceptions and confirm both GST and QST registration before changing your invoices.
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Jobs & employment 2 min
When your TD1 needs an update
Use the TD1 to give payroll current credit information and request additional income tax deductions.
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Filing & corrections 2 min
The $18.42 that had no tax slip
Étienne finds interest in an ordinary savings account and learns why the slip threshold is not an income exemption.
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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.
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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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