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Family & everyday life 3 min
Moving in together can change the CRA file before a wedding
Use the tax definition and effective date for marriage, common-law status or separation, and report the change on time.
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Filing & corrections 3 min
We moved on December 28. Which province gets the year?
A year-end move is a residence question, not just an address change. Build the timeline before choosing the provincial tax package.
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Filing & corrections 3 min
Check the return before chasing the deposit
Follow filing confirmation, processing status, assessment and payment details without submitting a duplicate return.
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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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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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Family & everyday life 2 min
Maya helps her mother every week. Does the caregiver credit apply?
Check dependence due to infirmity, the supported person's income and other claims before entering a caregiver amount.
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