Tax planning

All about your income tax return

• Chapter 1:
• Why file a tax return?
• Chapter 2:
• Use the tax system to 'Pay Yourself First' and get a raise
• Chapter 3:
• Plan ahead: Don't wait till April
• Chapter 4:
• Make yours and your tax preparer's job easier and lower your fees
• Chapter 5:
• What are some common mistakes to avoid on my tax return?

Information about tax problems

• Chapter 1:
• Why would the government review my tax return?
• Chapter 2:
• What types of tax reviews are there?
• Chapter 3:
• What should I do if my tax return is reviewed?
• Chapter 4:
• What if I disagree with my tax assessment?
• Chapter 5:
• How can I avoid a tax audit?
• Chapter 6:
• What if I have missed filing a tax return, or am late?
• Chapter 7:
• What if I can't pay my tax bill?

Canada tax return changes for 2010

• Chapter 1:
• What is new in personal taxes?
• Chapter 2:
• What is new for business owners and corporations?

Canada tax return changes for 2009

• Chapter 1:
• What was new for homeowners?
• Chapter 2:
• What was new for investors?
• Chapter 3:
• What was new for business owners?

Income tax information for students

• Chapter 1:
• How can I get tax deductions on school expenses when I file a tax return?
• Chapter 2:
• What tax deductions will I see on my pay stub?
• Chapter 3:
• Building up room to contribute to your RRSP and TFSA

Income tax information for young families

• Chapter 1:
• What can tax credits, RRSPs, RESPs and HBPs do for me?

Income tax information to help you plan and save for retirement

• Chapter 1:
• How can I get money back on my income tax and save for retirement?

Income tax information for the self-employed

• Chapter 1:
• How can I save on income tax by claiming business expenses?

Income tax information for the retired

• Chapter 1:
• How can I limit the amount of income tax I pay now that I'm retired?

Income tax information for seniors

• Chapter 1:
• What tax credits are available for seniors?
• Chapter 2:
• How do I claim medical and attendant care expenses on my taxes?
• Chapter 3:
• Death and income tax: What do I need to know?

Income tax information for caregivers

• Chapter 1:
• What tax credits are caregivers eligible for?
• Chapter 2:
• How do I claim medical expenses for a dependant on my income tax?