Articles

  1. Managing A CRA Reassessment When You Owe MoneyA reassessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can change your tax balance after a return has already been processed. It may show that you owe additional…
  2. How to Prove Your Income for a Tax-Free FHSAA First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a Canadian registered account designed to help eligible first-time buyers save for a qualifying home. Contributions may…
  3. How to Enrol a Newborn for Their SIN and CCB in One StepA newborn in Canada can often receive a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be added to the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) during the birth registration process.…
  4. How Bankruptcy Affects Federal Benefits and Tax RefundsDeclaring bankruptcy can change how income, government payments and tax refunds are handled. The effect depends on the country, the type of payment, the date…
  5. Moving From Quebec To Alberta: What Happens To Your CPPA move from Quebec to Alberta can change which Canadian public pension plan receives your future payroll contributions. Quebec generally uses the Quebec…
  6. How to Apply for the Disability Tax Credit Retroactively for Ten YearsThe Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable Canadian tax credit for people with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions.…
  7. How Separation Changes CCB and GST Credit PaymentsSeparating from a spouse can change several Canadian benefits at once. The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and the GST/HST credit are both influenced by family…
  8. How Relationship Status Affects CPP Survivor BenefitsFor Canadians living in Australia, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) survivor benefit can be an important source of income after a partner dies. Eligibility…
  9. How Going Back to School Full-Time Impacts Your Provincial Disability SupportReturning to full-time study can affect disability payments, medical reviews, employment expectations and related concessions. The outcome depends on the…
  10. How Student Loan Repayments Can Affect Your Canada Workers BenefitA student loan repayment can feel like a major change to a household budget, but it usually does not reduce your Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) dollar for…