Articles

  1. How to Claim the Canada Workers Benefit as a Part-Time StudentThe Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit for people with modest employment or self-employment income. A part-time student may qualify, but…
  2. How The Age Amount Tax Credit Works For Seniors In 2025The Canadian age amount is a federal, non-refundable tax credit that can reduce the income tax payable by an older taxpayer. It is designed for people aged 65…
  3. Claiming the Canadian Disability Tax Credit for a Child With ADHDFamilies raising a child with ADHD may hear about Canada’s Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and wonder whether attention, executive-function, or behavioural…
  4. How the Federal Basic Personal Amount Changes Your RefundThe federal basic personal amount (BPA) is one of the most common tax credits available to Canadian residents. It allows you to earn a certain amount before…
  5. How School Breaks Can Change EI Parental BenefitsA school holiday can alter a family’s childcare routine, but it does not automatically start, stop, or reduce Employment Insurance (EI) parental benefits.…
  6. How to Calculate Your Average Insurable Earnings for EIEmployment Insurance (EI) benefits are generally based on your earnings before you lost work, rather than your usual take-home pay. Service Canada reviews your…
  7. How the EI Family Supplement Helps Low-Income FamiliesEmployment Insurance (EI) can provide temporary income when an eligible worker loses employment, takes parental leave, or needs another type of covered leave.…
  8. How Compassionate Care Benefits Support Family CaregiversWhen a close relative or loved one becomes gravely ill, family members may need to reduce their working hours or leave work temporarily to provide care.…
  9. Handling an EI Claim After Leaving Work Due to IllnessLeaving a job because of a serious health condition can create financial pressure at the same time as medical concerns. Employment Insurance (EI) sickness…
  10. How fishing and self-employed EI works in CanadaEmployment Insurance (EI) works differently for people who earn income from fishing, operate a business, or work independently. A commercial fisher may qualify…