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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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Jobs & employment 2 min
The move was 40 kilometres. Was it close enough?
The distance test compares each home with the new work location, not simply the distance between your old and new homes.
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Jobs & employment 3 min
A signed T2200 is the beginning of the calculation
Check your work arrangement, eligible expenses and actual workspace use before claiming an employee home office deduction.
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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
One annual HST return can have two deadlines
Check the calendar-year sole-proprietor exception, the ordinary three-month rule and separate instalment obligations.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
Étienne finds two different RRSP numbers
Read the RRSP statement on your assessment and subtract contributions already made before sending more money.
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