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The deadline for filing your taxes for 2023 in Canada was April 30th, 2024. Tips for different tax strategies, including those that maximize deductions and credits, can help reduce taxable income. Stay informed on tax changes to avoid an audit and get a bigger return

Tax tips

What triggers a moving expense audit?
How to prepare for audits over home office expenses
More self-employed Canadians are filing taxes earlier to avoid interest charges
The CRA is getting more audit muscle. Here’s why tax experts are concerned
Nine reasons Canadians may owe a tax balance this year

More Tax tips

What triggers a moving expense audit?
How to prepare for audits over home office expenses
More self-employed Canadians are filing taxes earlier to avoid interest charges
The CRA is getting more audit muscle. Here’s why tax experts are concerned
Nine reasons Canadians may owe a tax balance this year
CRA reassessing charges for late trust filing after issuing penalties in error
How snowbirds who nest in the U.S. can avoid tax-related complications
Here’s how tax planning changes once you retire
Where the CRA is focusing audit activity this year
Advisors face difficult discussions about fees for bare trust filing services
What to know as RRSP reporting measure takes effect
Make sure clients don’t miss out on medical expense claims
Facing an audit? Here’s how business owners can respond
What professional fees can you claim on your taxes?

How to file taxes

Calculators

RRSP Tax Refund calculator
Use the RRSP Tax Refund Calculator to find out your marginal tax rate, based on your province of residence, and determine how much tax savings your annual RRSP contribution will generate.
Charitable Donation Calculator
Use the Charitable Donation Calculator to estimate the combined federal and provincial after-tax cost of your charitable donation.

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