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Working for yourself 3 min
I sold the chairs. Then I counted the invoices.
Camille's busiest month raises a better question than profit: when does a small Ottawa business have to register for HST? Two timelines, one useful sales check.
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New to Canada 2 min
Some newcomer benefits can start before the first return
Check newcomer eligibility and submit the appropriate benefit application with household and income information.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
One transfer, two kinds of support
Separate child support from qualifying spousal support, reconcile actual payments and check arrears before completing the tax return.
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New to Canada 2 min
Samira cannot use every TFSA year since she turned 18
Start with years of Canadian tax residency and age eligibility, then subtract actual contributions across all TFSAs.
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New to Canada 2 min
Build the first Canadian tax folder before the slips arrive
Collect residency dates, worldwide income details, family information and arrival-date asset values for a useful first-return file.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
Nora waits for the insurance statement before adding the receipts
Match eligible Canadian fertility expenses with the Ontario medical claim, deduct reimbursements and choose one partner to claim.
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