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Saving & retirement 2 min
Moving an FHSA balance to an RRSP
A qualifying direct FHSA transfer can preserve tax deferral without using RRSP room; a cash withdrawal and new deposit are different.
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Jobs & employment 3 min
Amina sends invoices. That does not settle her employment status.
Compare the actual working relationship with the contract label, use the appropriate legal framework and request a ruling within the deadline.
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Homes & rentals 2 min
The whole house bill is not always a rental expense
Separate direct rental costs, shared costs and personal use with a method supported by floor area and dates.
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New to Canada 2 min
The foreign pension arrives net. The return usually starts gross.
Identify the pension, convert the gross income and review treaty relief or foreign tax credits separately.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
Medical receipts do not have to follow January to December
Compare eligible paid expenses across a 12-month period ending in the tax year, with reimbursements and prior claims removed.
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Working for yourself 2 min
I remembered the chair. I forgot the kilometres.
A fabric pickup sent Camille looking for a receipt that could not tell her how far she had driven. A practical logbook example for a sole proprietor.
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