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Working for yourself 3 min
My dining table had two jobs. I only counted one.
A measuring tape, a homework book and Camille's overly generous first calculation. How space and time change a shared home-office expense claim.
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Homes & rentals 2 min
The rent went into one account. Two owners still had to report it.
Reconcile the whole property, establish ownership shares and keep the gross and net reporting steps separate.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
Moving an FHSA balance to an RRSP
A qualifying direct FHSA transfer can preserve tax deferral without using RRSP room; a cash withdrawal and new deposit are different.
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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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Working for yourself 3 min
Planning parental leave when the business is you
Check the work-time reduction, income period and application timing before planning parental leave around a self-employed business.
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Filing & corrections 2 min
I checked more than the refund line
Étienne compares the assessment with his filed return, follows the explanation of changes and keeps account payments separate.
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