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Family & everyday life 3 min
Farah reads the dates on her son's DTC approval
Check the child benefit connection, the July-to-June payment year and which earlier years the CRA reviews automatically.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
The school bag changes houses. What happens to the CCB?
Check the 40% to 60% shared-custody rule, update both CRA files and understand why the two parents can receive different amounts.
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Saving & retirement 2 min
A large withdrawal can affect more than the income-tax bill
Match the annual OAS recovery calculation and later monthly deductions to the correct income year.
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Family & everyday life 3 min
The daycare changed. The advance payments did not.
Compare the credit calculated on Schedule C with the advances already received, and update the file when childcare or family circumstances change.
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Filing & corrections 5 min
Tax Software or Accountant? A Practical Canadian Guide
When Canadian tax software is enough, when professional advice helps, and how to choose without scare tactics or inflated refund promises.
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Jobs & employment 2 min
Two jobs, two paycheques, one tax return
Why two employers can each deduct tax correctly while your combined income still produces a balance owing.
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