The Tax Blog for Smart Canadians

A refundable credit and soon to be quarterly benefit as well, the Canada Workers Benefit is targeted towards lower-income workers. What is it, and how does it help these workers? Let’s find out.

Often overlooked, the moving expenses deduction is a great tool that allows workers and students to claim travel expenses when moving to a new job or school location. Let’s take a deep dive into this deduction.

The RRSP deadline for the 2022 tax year is fast approaching! Time to go through the couch covers and scrounge up the last of our savings to make that all-important contribution. Let’s look at some fundamental concepts of RRSPs.

Another tax season is just around the corner. Let’s have a look at some important changes coming to the tax return.

The Income Tax Act provides for many credits and deductions to help reduce your tax payable. There is one tool in particular which is very powerful in doing that, but often forgotten: the carryforward. What is it, and how is it used? Let’s find out.

In the latter half of 2022, the federal government announced new measures to help Canadians cope with soaring inflation as part of its Affordability Plan: the doubling of the GST credit, the Canada Dental Benefit and the Canada Housing Benefit. Let’s have a look at these measures.

A revolution has occurred in the way that people invest and exchange funds through the advent of cryptocurrency. The CRA has noticed and has laid out how it is taxed. Let’s take a look.

In its latest budget, the federal government introduced a new savings vehicle for the purchase of a first home. Here are the broad lines of this new program.

The principal residence exemption represents an important tax break for Canadians who own their home. In this article, we will look at the ins and outs of this exemption.

In the latest budget announcement, the Quebec government introduced a new $500 special one-time cost of living tax credit that can be claimed by over 6 million Quebec residents in 2022 for tax year 2021. Let’s find out the details.

A tax-free savings account is a great investment vehicle that allows you to shelter your gains from taxation. Let’s have a look at the ins and outs through a Q&A.

Pursuing post-secondary studies can be expensive, but there are income tax measures that can help you with those costs. Let’s find out what they are.

Every year, Canadians make contributions to their RRSPs to save on their tax bill and fund their future retirement. There is some confusion as to what the RRSP deadline actually is for the upcoming tax return, so let’s clear that up.

Another tax season is just around the corner. Let’s have a look at some important changes coming to the tax return.

The Income Tax Act (ITA) is filled with provisions that allow seniors to save on their taxes. Beyond that, however, there are other measures designed to help seniors with their finances. This article summarizes some of these measures and explains how to optimize certain specific benefits.

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the federal government continues to give benefits to those who are hit the hardest. Read on to learn about the latest benefits and how they affect your tax return.

Due to the pandemic, home office expenses have become the hot topic in taxation. Many people were required to work from home, and others started side gigs to make ends meet. Read on to find out what you can claim as home office expenses if you’re an employee or self-employed.

With the COVID-19 pandemic raging on, many have been adversely affected, especially financially. Are there tax-efficient ways to raise cash in these trying times? Read on…

Your medical expenses for the year are eligible for the medical expense tax credit. Are you missing out on some of them? Read on to find out.

COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way people work. Due to widespread unemployment brought on by the pandemic, many individuals have started working side gigs through sharing economy apps to make ends meet. Let’s look at some of the tax implications.