Olivia Chen

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Olivia Chen

Olivia Chen is a seasoned tax consultant based in Toronto, specializing in income tax return preparation, CRA tax filing, and GST/HST compliance for both individuals and businesses. With over a decade of experience, she brings clarity to complex tax codes and Ontario’s marginal tax rates. Olivia’s articles help Canadians file with confidence and avoid costly mistakes. When she’s not buried in tax forms, she enjoys yoga and hosting tea-tasting sessions.

If you run a business in Ontario, you may need to register for the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). This tax…
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A lot of Canadians are exposed to CRA penalties and do not even know it. The problem is simple: bare…
Most people do not expect money to be hiding in plain sight, yet this is exactly what is happening with…
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