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Filing & corrections 2 min
Changing the bank account CRA pays into
Use your CRA account or a participating financial institution, verify the bank details and keep the old account open through the first successful payment.
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Jobs & employment 2 min
Camille hires someone for Fridays
Before the first paycheque, establish employee details, payroll calculations, remittance responsibilities and records.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
Nadia decides to keep renting
Review the account deadline and transfer options when a first-home purchase is postponed or abandoned.
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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
George's medical receipts may qualify for another Ontario credit
Start with the calculated medical-expense amount, then apply the Ontario credit's age, income and refund rules.
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New to Canada 2 min
The foreign pension arrives net. The return usually starts gross.
Identify the pension, convert the gross income and review treaty relief or foreign tax credits separately.
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