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Homes & rentals 3 min
Hélène's walker has its own place in the tax file
Check the equipment list, the first $250 exclusion and reimbursements before claiming Quebec's independent living credit.
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Jobs & employment 3 min
Guy empties his locker, then separates the amounts in his final payment
Distinguish salary and vacation pay from a retiring allowance, check pre-1996 service and separate special transfers from ordinary RRSP room.
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Filing & corrections 2 min
The refund text arrived while I was waiting for a refund
Étienne checks an unexpected refund message through a separate official route and learns why familiar timing is not verification.
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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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Working for yourself 2 min
Paying yourself from a sole proprietorship
A personal transfer changes the cash available, not the profit calculation. Keep owner withdrawals separate from employee payroll and business costs.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
The school bag changes houses. What happens to the CCB?
Check the 40% to 60% shared-custody rule, update both CRA files and understand why the two parents can receive different amounts.
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