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Saving & retirement 3 min
Nadia has an accepted offer. The FHSA withdrawal still needs a check.
Review the home purchase, timing, residency and issuer form before requesting a tax-free FHSA withdrawal.
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Homes & rentals 3 min
Before the first tenant moves in, document the change of use
Record the conversion date and property value, then review deemed-disposition rules and any available election.
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Jobs & employment 3 min
Priya checks the LIFT credit with both incomes in view
Calculate the low-income workers credit, account for a partner's income and understand why $875 is not an automatic refund.
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New to Canada 2 min
The flight date and the tax-residency date need a conversation
Review residential ties and the actual move before choosing the date Canadian tax residency began.
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Filing & corrections 2 min
The job ended. The T4 had not arrived.
Lucas checks with a former employer, gathers pay records and prepares a supported estimate instead of leaving the job off his return.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
Valérie's appointment was 68 kilometres away. The return trip mattered differently.
Check one-way distance, access to local care and travel records before adding medical mileage, meals or accommodation to a claim.
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