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Filing & corrections 3 min
A late slip needs a Quebec return correction
Choose My Account, authorized software or TP-1.R-V, explain the changed amount and check whether the federal return also needs attention.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
The RRSP decision arrives before the year ends
Plan the maturity of each RRSP before December 31 and distinguish a direct registered transfer from a cash withdrawal.
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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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Saving & retirement 2 min
A TFSA excess can cost tax even if it lasts only a few days
Find the highest excess in each affected month, stop further excess deposits and check the separate TFSA return.
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Working for yourself 3 min
Mireille's invoice needs two tax lines
Calculate both taxes on the same selling price, check the invoice details and give your customer a record they can use.
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Filing & corrections 2 min
Give an accountant access without sharing your login
Use CRA's representative process, verify the identifier and access level, and review the authorization when the work ends.
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