Tax Refund

• Got a tax refund? Here’s how you could put it to good use, according to experts

  If you've got a few hundred dollars back from your taxes this year, here's what experts say are the best ways to spend or save it amid fears of a recession.

  Money

  Apr 29, 2023
  
• Unclaimed CRA cheques might be a nice surprise, but there’s a catch

  Finding forgotten cheques may feel like an unexpected windfall, but you're actually missing out.

  Money

  Mar 3, 2020
  
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• CRA is experiencing ‘higher than normal volumes of work’ on tax-return reviews

  One woman has been waiting for five months for her tax assessment. The CRA reportedly never flagged errors or asked for additional information.

  Money

  Aug 3, 2018
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• It’s June – where’s my tax refund?

  Many Canadians who filed early say they're still waiting on their government cheque. The CRA says it isn't experiencing longer than normal delays. Here's what might be going on.

  Money

  Jun 5, 2018
• Here’s what Canadians should do with a tax refund (spoiler: not splurge)

  It can be tempting to go on a shopping spree with a newly deposited tax refund. But here's what you should actually do.

  Consumer

  Apr 22, 2018
• Waiting on a big tax refund? Then you did your tax planning wrong

  It's not about how you filled out your return, it's about thinking ahead

  Canada

  May 4, 2017
• The 4 things you should never do with your tax refund

  And how you should use the money instead

  Canada

  May 1, 2017
• 5 essential tax tips for last-minute filers

  Why you should file - and do it on time - even if you don't owe anything or expect a refund

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2017
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• Property tax rebate for missed garbage collection due to snow? Motion put forward by Vancouver City councillor

  Following up on her promise earlier this month, an NPA city councillor has put forward a motion asking for a formal inquiry into the City of Vancouver's handling of the snow and salt crisis in December and January, including if the City should issue a property tax rebate or credit for property owners who did not receive recycling or garbage removal due to extreme cold weather.

  Jan 24, 2017
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• Here’s how you can pay off your mortgage faster

  Paying a few extra dollars every two weeks instead of the usual monthly payment or making an extra lump sum payment once a year can also save borrowers thousands in interest.

  Consumer

  Jul 4, 2016