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It's worth looking at the list of tax benefits that may apply to you, both federally and by province or territory. A person looks at the Canada Revenue Agency MyCRA login screen in a photo illustration in Toronto, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

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Smart strategies to maximize your tax return

Experts share tips to maximize your tax return, from keeping receipts year-round and combining credits to carrying forward RRSP...

Smart strategies to maximize your tax return

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Claiming your spouse and dependants on your tax return

These relationships have very specific meanings for tax purposes. It’s up to you to get them right.

Claiming your spouse and dependants on your tax return
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Unexpected money? Here’s what Canada taxes—and what it doesn’t

From lottery winnings to gifts and inheritances, here’s what Canadians need to know about what income is (and isn't)...

Unexpected money? Here’s what Canada taxes—and what it doesn’t
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Preparing taxes for someone who died

What to know about filing taxes after a death in Canada, including notifying the CRA, executor duties, final returns,...

Preparing taxes for someone who died

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Can you save tax by putting severance into a corporation?

A CFP breaks down how severance and salary continuance are taxed, and explains when corporations do (and don’t) make...

Can you save tax by putting severance into a corporation?

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The tax implications of moving to Québec

The Québec tax system has some key differences compared to other parts of Canada or other countries. Here is...

The tax implications of moving to Québec
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What are the tax implications of a donation?

Learn how charitable donations can reduce your taxes in Canada, which organizations qualify, and strategies for couples and investors...

What are the tax implications of a donation?
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Inside Canada’s stalled crypto tax crackdown

CRA recovers $100M from crypto audits, but enforcement lags as anonymity and limited resources make tracking unpaid taxes challenging.

Inside Canada’s stalled crypto tax crackdown

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What is the CRA’s Voluntary Disclosures Program?

Learn how the CRA’s updated Voluntary Disclosures Program works, who qualifies, and what relief you can expect if...

What is the CRA’s Voluntary Disclosures Program?

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