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Jeff Calixte (MC Yow-Z)

Jeff Calixte (MC Yow-Z)

Canada
Jeff Calixte (MC Yow-Z) is a Canadian labour researcher and founder of BetterPayJobs.ca & CanadaPaymentDates.ca. He simplifies government benefit data and hiring trends for newcomers and workers.
28
Feb
A Canadian couple sitting at a dining table reviewing financial documents and a CRA Notice of Assessment

Spousal RRSP Rules 2026: The Ultimate Income Splitting Hack

Earn significantly more than your partner? Stop overpaying the CRA. Discover how a Spousal RRSP allows you to shift your tax burden, double your retirement withdrawals, and avoid the devastating "3-Year Attribution" trap.
9 min read
17
Feb
A Canadian investor looking at a red stock chart on a laptop, holding a CRA Form T1A Request for Loss Carryback,

Capital Loss Carryover 2026: How to Offset Your Stock Losses

Did you lose money on stocks in 2026? Don't let it go to waste. Learn the "3-Year Back" rule to recover taxes paid in 2023, 2024, or 2025 using form T1A.
5 min read
08
Feb
A Canadian employee sitting at a home holding a hydro bill and a lease agreement, using a calculator to fill out a CRA T777 Statement - Approved stamp on a T2200 document in the foreground.

T2200 Form Guide 2026: The "Detailed Method" for WFH Expenses

The $2/day flat rate is dead. Learn how to force your employer to sign Form T2200 so you can deduct your rent, hydro, and internet—claiming up to $4,000 this tax season.
9 min read
01
Feb
A small business owner using a smartphone to search the CRA GSTHST Registry page, with a green Verified checkmark appearing over a valid Business Number.

GST/HST Registry Search & Business Number Setup: 2026 Small Business Guide

Is that business legit? Use the 2026 GST Registry Search to instantly verify any company in Canada. Plus, the "Small Supplier" guide: do you actually need a GST number for your side hustle?
6 min read
01
Feb
A Canadian map showing a moving truck driving from Old Home to New Home with a ruler measuring 40km, overlaid with a CRA T1-M Tax Form and a stack of cash labeled Tax Refund.

CRA Moving Expenses Deduction 2026: How to Claim Your Relocation Costs

Did you move for a new job or school in 2026? If you moved at least 40km, the CRA could refund your U-Haul, gas, and even your land transfer tax. Learn the "Simplified Method" and how to claim expenses without receipts.
7 min read
01
Feb
A Canadian senior looking at a calendar circled holding a form, with a split-screen graphic showing the tax difference between a "Minimum Withdrawal" and an "Excess Withdrawal

RRSP to RRIF Conversion Guide 2026: Withholding Tax & Withdrawal Rules

Turning 71 this year? The clock is ticking. Learn the strict Dec 31st deadline to convert your RRSP, the 2026 Minimum Withdrawal rates, and the "Withholding Tax Table" that reveals exactly how much cash you'll keep.
6 min read
01
Feb
A map of Canada with a bold line separating "Zone A" and "Zone B

2026 Northern Residents Deduction: New Daily Rates and Zone Maps

Do you live in the "Zone"? If you live in Northern Canada, the CRA might owe you up to $8,030 this year. Discover the new 2026 Daily Rates, the "Haida Gwaii" upgrade, and the Zone A vs. Zone B map.
8 min read
01
Feb
A Canadian worker logging into their CRA My Account on a laptop, pointing to a highlighted line reading Canada Training Credit Limit $1,250, with a textbook and calculator on the desk.

Canada Training Credit 2026: How to Get $250 Towards Your Tuition

Most Canadians have a "Hidden Savings Account" with the CRA worth over $1,000. Discover the Canada Training Credit (CTC), how to check your 2026 limit, and the "Double-Up" trick to slash your tuition costs.
9 min read
01
Feb
A Canadian university graduate holding a diploma in one hand and a Schedule 11 tax form in the other, smiling as a graphic overlay shows their tax bill dropping from $5,000 to $0

How to Carry Forward Your Tuition Tax Credits in 2026 (Don't Lose Them!)

Are you a student with $0 income? You are sitting on a goldmine. Learn how to use "Schedule 11" to carry forward your tuition credits and eliminate your tax bill when you land your first big job.
6 min read
01
Feb
A Canadian taxpayer smiling while holding a Lottery Cheque and a stack of cash labeled Tax Free, while a CRA auditor walks away empty-handed.

Is My Income Taxable? 15 Sources of Non-Taxable Income in 2026

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a reputation for wanting a cut of everything. If you work, they tax you.
7 min read
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