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Family & everyday life 2 min
The daycare receipt is in Maya's name. Who claims it?
Check the lower-income rule, eligible care and receipts before deciding which return includes child care expenses.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
I had circled February. The account wanted December.
Nadia plans a first-home contribution around an old RRSP habit. The useful distinction is between contributing now and claiming the deduction later.
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Working for yourself 2 min
What your HST invoice needs to explain
Use a complete invoice template and check the current $100 and $500 documentation bands for customer input tax credits.
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Working for yourself 2 min
The receipt went through the washing machine
Camille finds a pale rectangle in her coat pocket and rebuilds the purchase record without inventing a replacement receipt.
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New to Canada 2 min
Samira cannot use every TFSA year since she turned 18
Start with years of Canadian tax residency and age eligibility, then subtract actual contributions across all TFSAs.
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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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