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Saving & retirement 2 min
A large withdrawal can affect more than the income-tax bill
Match the annual OAS recovery calculation and later monthly deductions to the correct income year.
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Filing & corrections 3 min
A late slip needs a Quebec return correction
Choose My Account, authorized software or TP-1.R-V, explain the changed amount and check whether the federal return also needs attention.
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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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Filing & corrections 2 min
Give an accountant access without sharing your login
Use CRA's representative process, verify the identifier and access level, and review the authorization when the work ends.
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Homes & rentals 3 min
The rent was paid. Sophie still needed one slip.
Find the housing details that belong in a Quebec solidarity-credit claim, including a missing RL-31, roommates and a move during the year.
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Filing & corrections 3 min
Check the return before chasing the deposit
Follow filing confirmation, processing status, assessment and payment details without submitting a duplicate return.
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