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Medical Expense Tax Credit in Canada: What Counts, Thresholds and How to Maximize It
Paying medical bills in Canada? Claim eligible costs above the 2026 threshold of $2,890 or 3% of net income. Book a free tax review with Bestax.
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RRSP Guide: Contribution Limits, Deadlines and Withdrawal Rules
A plain English guide to RRSP contribution limits, the RRSP deadline, contribution room and withdrawal rules, with official CRA figures for 2026.
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Quebec Sales Tax: GST, QST Rate, and New QST Changes Explained
Quebec sales tax is made up of two separate taxes: the 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the 9.975% Quebec Sales Tax (QST). Together they add a combined 14.975% to the price of most taxable
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Self-Employed Taxes in Canada: Complete Guide
Self-employed taxes in Canada are the income tax and Canada Pension Plan contributions you pay on the profit from your own business, reported on your personal tax return using Form T2125 . If you earn
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Departure Tax Canada 2026: How Much You'll Pay When Leaving Canada
Canada's departure tax in 2026 is not a flat exit fee, it is a capital gains tax triggered when you stop being a tax resident, calculated as if you sold most of your worldwide property on the day you
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Manitoba Budget 2026: Update on Expanded Retail Sales Tax Exemptions Effective July 1, 2026
Manitoba Budget 2026 removes the 7% provincial retail sales tax from a much wider range of food and beverages sold at grocery stores, and this expanded exemption takes effect on July 1, 2026. It build
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Taxation of Rental Income in Canada: Tax Rates, Deductions and Filing Rules for 2026
Rental income in Canada is taxed as ordinary income at your marginal federal and provincial tax rates after you subtract eligible expenses, so what you actually pay depends on your total income and th
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What Is Line 10100 on Tax Return in Canada?
Line 10100 on your Canadian tax return is where you report your total employment income for the year, your salary, wages, tips, commissions, bonuses, gratuities, and honoraria. For most people, it is
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How to Apply for the Disability Tax Credit in Canada (2026)
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non‑refundable federal tax credit for Canadians with severe and prolonged impairments in physical or mental functions. Its purpose is to reduce income tax payable,
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How Input Tax Credits Work in Canada for GST/HST: A Complete Business Guide
If you're a GST/HST-registered business in Canada, you're likely paying sales tax on dozens of purchases every month, including software subscriptions, office rent, professional fees, vehicle expenses
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Luxury Tax in Canada (2026 Rules, Vehicle Threshold, Calculation & Exemptions)
Canada’s federal luxury tax (formally the Select Luxury Items Tax ) is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It came into force on 1 September 2022 and was initially applied to high‑priced
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How to Apply for an Individual Tax Number (ITN) in Canada (2026)
If you are a non‑resident who earns Canadian income or owns Canadian property, you may need a Canadian Individual Tax Number (ITN). To apply for an ITN, a non‑resident must confirm they are not eligib
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