RRSPs Aren’t for Everyone
At this time of year, we see a lot of promotion of RRSPs from financial institutions and financial planners. They make…
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2025 T1 Personal Tax Return FAQ
This is a republish of our T1 FAQ from 2025 with updated information for 2026. What is the Tax-Free First Home…
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Buying Your First Home
One thing we’ve heard clients many, many times is, “I’ll never be able to buy a home.” We’re well aware that…
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What is automated tax filing (and does it affect you?)
Automated Tax Filings In the 2023 budget announced on March 28th, one small thing may have slipped past most people. Starting…
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Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
Updated March 2026 The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) has been available to Canadians since April 1, 2023, and is now…
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Saving is for losers
For years, banks have not offered competitive savings rates in deposit accounts. This allows them to make a lot more off of your money.
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What to Do When Somebody Dies: Essential Steps for Handling Finances and Taxes
Updated March 2026 Death is a traumatic time for friends and family. The next of kin, legal representative, or executor has…
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Canadian Student Tax 101: Budgeting
You’ll discover small ways you may be wasting money or inadvertently spending more than you should.
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Canadian Student Tax 101: Benefits
What we’re talking about in this post is tax issues for students, what creates taxes, and what documents you need to file them.
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