Taxes

• 7 ways the spring economic update will affect your wallet

  The spring economic update includes a number of new measures intended to lower costs for Canadians that will also affect personal finances, mortgage rules and banking.

  Consumer

  Apr 28
  
• As Canada’s tax deadline nears, 4 things you might not know you can claim

  With the April 30 deadline for Canadians to file their taxes, there are many benefits Canadians are eligible for that they may not be aware of.

  Canada

  Apr 20
  
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• Singles vs couples: Who has the edge during tax filing season?

  The range of benefits you receive as part of your annual income tax returns may depend on your relationship status, some tax experts say.

  Money

  Mar 25
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• Budget 2025 made some changes to tax policy. What does it mean for you?

  Tax policy experts say that while this year’s budget has 'not a lot for the average person' in terms of tax policy, some minor changes could end up affecting your tax bill.

  Economy

  Nov 5, 2025
• CRA gave accurate tax info to 17% of individual callers: AG report

  Auditor General Karen Hogan's report said most callers waited an average of 31 minutes, with just 18 per cent of calls meeting the CRA service standard of within 15 minutes.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2025
• Should Ottawa raise the GST to pay down debt or fund more spending?

  A group of Canadian business leaders agree with the idea of increasing the GST if the government needs to generate revenue quickly.

  Consumer

  Oct 2, 2025
• ‘Very unfair’: Property taxes up 20% in cash-strapped Ontario town

  The tiny northern Ontario community of Fauquier-Strickland says it's in a financial crisis with a $2.5-million operating deficit, sending shock waves through the community.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2025
• Need to disclose a tax mistake? The CRA says these coming changes will help

  New changes announced to the CRA's Voluntary Disclosures Plan could make it easier to find 'some financial relief' during the next tax filing season.

  Consumer

  Sep 11, 2025
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• Is now the time to overhaul Canada’s Old Age Security? Why some urge yes

  A 'think and change tank' is recommending the federal government overhaul its Old Age Security program, saying it could unlock billions in savings that could benefit those in need.

  Economy

  Aug 13, 2025
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• The tax deadline for self-employed Canadians is days away. What to know

  The deadline for self-employed individuals is June 16 in 2025, and waiting until the last minute may mean missing important details.

  Money

  Jun 11, 2025