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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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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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Filing & corrections 7 min
How to Change a Tax Return: T1 Adjustments and ReFILE
How to fix an assessed return with Change my return, ReFILE, or Form T1-ADJ, including the 10-year limit and current CRA timelines.
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Working for yourself 3 min
Nabil checks the tax on what the workshop buys
Separate GST credits from QST refunds, check business use and spot the NR supplier rule before claiming tax on purchases.
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Filing & corrections 5 min
Tax Software or Accountant? A Practical Canadian Guide
When Canadian tax software is enough, when professional advice helps, and how to choose without scare tactics or inflated refund promises.
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Working for yourself 2 min
Zero-rated and exempt are different categories
Both can show no tax charged, but the input tax credit and registration consequences are different.
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