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Family & everyday life 3 min
Medical receipts do not have to follow January to December
Compare eligible paid expenses across a 12-month period ending in the tax year, with reimbursements and prior claims removed.
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New to Canada 2 min
Some newcomer benefits can start before the first return
Check newcomer eligibility and submit the appropriate benefit application with household and income information.
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Working for yourself 2 min
No sales did not mean no return
Camille closes the workshop for a quiet month and checks the HST account before assuming there is nothing to file.
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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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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
The word "pension" does not settle the credit
Match each payment to the CRA eligibility chart before claiming the federal non-refundable pension income amount.
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