Every newcomer in Canada has one thing in common other than craving for that favorite food your missing already the moment you left. And that is filing an income tax return in Canada every year regardless of what province you’ve settled. Don’t worry. In fact you might even look forward to this annual financial obligation […]

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If you dream of living in Canada or you already made it, make sure to acquaint yourself with the Canadian government agencies and departments. I shouldn’t have waited too long. I should have been like a diligent student making sure of not missing any important information. That was my regret and shouldn’t be yours either. […]

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The first quarter of the year is what I consider a crucial moment that directly affects my financial goals, and the first on the list is getting my CRA tax refund as fast as possible without spending. In just 10 days I will have the much-awaited tax return in my account. As to how much […]

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It is like watching a scary movie—filing income tax online in Canada. I imagine people having goose bump with their eyes covered with one hand and the other grabbing the now-rumpled clothes of the unfortunate fellow sitting nearby. I suppose my imagination is not too far from reality. Every time I dare to ask someone […]

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I have downloaded the General Income Tax and Benefit Guide 2012 since January 3 and I have yet to read the rest of the guide. Just as soon as I saw the date of availability, I have set up an alert using Springpad, my new fav organizer. Speaking of organizing, it does help when it […]

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