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Closing the books on tax season 2025 We made it! The April 30 personal tax filing deadline has come and gone. If you're self-employed, you have until June 15 to file, but any balance owing was still due April 30. For many of you, this season involved a lot of firsts: first time filing as a freelancer, first FHSA contribution, first time working with a bookkeeper. That's huge, and you should be proud of it. Navigating Post-Tax Season: Discover insights on financial planning in

Earning more is a goal. Keeping more of it? That's a strategy. If your household income is above $200,000 or you own a business, hold investments, or receive dividends, the standard tax tips don't fully apply to you. Your tax situation is more complex, and the cost of not planning is proportionally higher. In Ontario, the top combined federal and provincial marginal rate hits 53.53% on income above $253,414. That means without proactive planning, more than half of every addit

Tax season only comes once a year, but the mistakes you make can follow you for months, sometimes years. Whether it's a forgotten slip, a missed credit, or simply filing a day late, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has both the tools and the mandate to find those errors. The good news? Every single mistake on this list is completely avoidable. This week, we're laying it all out: the 7 most common (and costly) tax filing mistakes Canadians make and exactly what you can do to pr

Investment Income Tax Guide Canada 2025 - Dividends, Capital Gains, and Interest

Here's Everything You Need to Know Filing your taxes for the first time can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you just turned 18, landed your first job, recently moved to Canada, or graduated and started earning income, this guide will walk you through everything step by step. Good news: filing your taxes isn't just about paying the government. In most cases, it actually puts money back in your pocket through refunds, credits, and benefits you're entitled

Homeowner Tax Deductions and Credits

If you have kids, you might be eligible for thousands of dollars in tax-free benefits and credits, but only if you know they exist. Canadian families with children can access an impressive array of federal and provincial supports designed to help with the real costs of raising kids: daycare, groceries, education, and everything in between. Yet every tax season, many families leave money on the table simply because they didn't know what to claim or how to apply. From the Canad

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Canada's January Job Report: anada lost 24,800 jobs in January 2026, yet the unemployment rate dropped from 6.8% to 6.5%, the lowest since September 2024.

The $30,000 Question: When to Register for HST/GST as a Self-Employed Canadian

Self-Employed Tax Series - Part 2: Home Office Deduction If you're self-employed and work from home, you're sitting on a tax deduction that could save you $2,000-$5,000 annually. Calculate your percentage correctly with your home office tax deductions But here's the problem: Most people either don't claim it at all, or they claim it incorrectly and trigger a CRA audit. The CRA allows you to deduct expenses for the business use of a workspace in your home, as long as you meet

Self-Employed Tax Series - Part 1: Vehicle Expenses If you're self-employed and use your personal vehicle for business, you're sitting on one of the biggest tax deductions available to Canadian entrepreneurs. But here's the catch: vehicle expenses are the #1 most audited deduction by the CRA. Why? Because most people claim them incorrectly. This guide breaks down exactly how to claim vehicle expenses the right way, from mileage logs to depreciation calculations. This way, you

Freelancers & side hustlers, listen up. If you earned ANY self-employment income in 2025, even $100 from a side gig, you have access to WAY more tax deductions than regular employees. But here's the catch: You have to claim them correctly, or the CRA won't accept them. This guide breaks down every deduction you can claim, how to calculate them properly, what receipts you must keep, and the mistakes that trigger audits. Who Qualifies as Self-Employed or Freelancer? You're cons

Tax season is approaching, and staying ahead of the curve means more money back in your pocket. Whether you're filing for the first time or you're a tax season veteran, this complete guide breaks down everything Ontario residents need to know about the 2025 tax year (which you'll file in 2026).