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Working for yourself 7 min
Self-Employed Taxes in Ottawa: 2026 Guide
A practical guide to HST, vehicle and home-office expenses, instalments, and CCA for Ottawa sole proprietors.
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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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Saving & retirement 4 min
Too much went into the RRSP. Start with the dates.
Reconstruct dated contributions before calculating an RRSP excess or choosing how to remove it.
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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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Working for yourself 2 min
The market money was counted twice
Nadia sells pottery at a weekend market, then nearly reports the same money again when it reaches her bank. A simple cash trail fixes the problem.
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Family & everyday life 2 min
The loan paid for school. Does its interest qualify?
Use interest actually paid on a qualifying government student loan, not the full payment or a private student credit line.
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