Articles

  1. Building a reliable budget for provincial prescription costsPrescription medication can be a predictable household expense, but the amount you pay may change with income, age, location, drug coverage, and the type of…
  2. How Saskatchewan Child Benefit Payments Are Scheduled in 2025The Saskatchewan Child Benefit is a provincial payment designed to help lower-income families with children under 18. It is administered through the Canada…
  3. How Canadian business owners can maximize CPP contributionsFor Canadian business owners, Canada Pension Plan contributions are both a payroll cost and a way to build future retirement income. The right approach depends…
  4. How to Report a Change in Daycare Costs on Your CCB ApplicationDaycare expenses can affect a Canadian family’s tax position and, indirectly, the amount of Canada Child Benefit (CCB) it receives. However, the CCB…
  5. How Rental Income Can Affect Your Canada Child BenefitOwning a rental property can create an additional income stream, but it may also affect the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) your family receives. The benefit is…
  6. How GIS applications differ for immigrant seniorsThe Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is a monthly, tax-free payment for low-income seniors who receive Old Age Security (OAS). For immigrant seniors, the…
  7. How the new Universal Child Care Benefit affects family budgetingFamilies may still use the phrase “new Universal Child Care Benefit” when discussing federal child-care support, but Canada’s current program is the Canada…
  8. What to do if your CRA My Account shows an incorrect addressAn incorrect address in CRA My Account can cause missed notices, delayed correspondence, or confusion when you apply for or receive government benefits. It is…
  9. How Quebec’s Solidarity Tax Credit Fits With Federal BenefitsQuebec’s Solidarity Tax Credit is a refundable provincial tax credit designed to help eligible households manage essential costs. It can support people with…
  10. How to use the CRA’s benefits estimator for retirement planningRetirement income in Canada can come from several sources, including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), the Guaranteed Income Supplement…