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  1. How to calculate the Canadian GST/HST credit for a family of fourIf you've moved from Sydney to Toronto or Melbourne to Vancouver, the Canadian tax system can feel like a world away. Most Australians know a flat 10 percent…
  2. Passing Tuition Credits Up the Family Tree: A Cross-Border GuideTuition credits in Canada are a form of tax relief that allows students to claim the education costs they paid during the year on their annual return. For…
  3. Reporting Self-Employment Income for the Canada Workers BenefitMillions of Canadians earn money outside a traditional paycheque, and the Canada Workers Benefit tops up the income of low- and moderate-income workers. For…
  4. How Survivor Benefits Support Canadians Aged 60 To 64Losing a spouse or common-law partner can create a sudden income gap long before the survivor reaches age 65. Canada’s Allowance for the Survivor is designed…
  5. How to Claim Retroactive Canada Pension Plan Payments After Applying LateThousands of Canadians put off applying for the Canada Pension Plan each year, often because they assume retirement benefits will start automatically once they…
  6. How RRSP Withdrawals Can Affect GIS PaymentsFor Canadians receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), an RRSP withdrawal can create an unexpected reduction in future monthly support. The withdrawal…
  7. Deducting Child Care Costs Without Reducing Your CCBCanadian families can claim eligible child care expenses as a tax deduction, while the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is calculated from family income.…
  8. How a stairlift may qualify for Canada’s home accessibility tax creditA stairlift can make a home safer and easier to navigate, but the tax treatment depends on where the property and taxpayer are located. In Canada, the Home…
  9. How To Handle A CRA Notice Of Debt For A Benefit OverpaymentA Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) notice of debt can be unsettling, especially when the amount relates to a benefit you believed you were entitled to receive. The…
  10. How to change your direct deposit without missing a paymentChanging the bank account used for government payments is usually straightforward, but timing matters. A small error in your BSB, account number or account…