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Tax Guide

Tax Guide

This groups essential Canadian tax credits, benefits, and filing guides. It covers payment dates, eligibility rules, official forms, and refund strategies to help individuals, families, seniors, caregivers, teachers, and newcomers understand the tax system, avoid missed benefits, and claim every dollar they qualify for with clear, practical guidance.
22
Jan
A digital tablet displaying a news website with a Subscription Active badge, placed next to a 2026 Canadian tax guide with a Status Closed stamp over the Digital News Tax Credit section.

Digital News Subscription Tax Credit: Which Sites Qualify?

Looking for the $75 news tax credit on your 2026 return? Warning: The Digital News Subscription Tax Credit has officially ended. Learn the rules for back-claiming and which sites used to qualify.
5 min read
22
Jan
A professional contractor installing a silver grab bar in a modern tiled bathroom, with a printed CRA Home Accessibility Tax Credit checklist and a set of tools nearby.

Eligible Educator School Supply Tax Credit 2026: Complete Teacher’s Guide

Don't lose your $250 refund. Learn which 2026 classroom supplies qualify for the educator tax credit, from laptops to art supplies, and how to get your principal's signature.
7 min read
22
Jan
A professional contractor installing a silver grab bar in a modern tiled bathroom, with a printed CRA Home Accessibility Tax Credit checklist and a set of tools nearby.

Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC): Get Paid to Renovate

Is your home safe for aging in place? Discover the 2026 Home Accessibility Tax Credit rules, the $20,000 expense limit, and the secret to "Double-Dipping" HATC with medical expenses.
6 min read
22
Jan
A organized stack of pharmacy receipts, a dental invoice, and a doctor's prescription for an air conditioner lying next to a Canadian tax guide and a calculator.

Medical Expense Tax Credit List 2026: What Can You Write Off?

From gluten-free bread to $1,000 air conditioners, discover the "weird" medical expenses you can claim on your 2026 Canadian tax return to maximize your refund.
7 min read
22
Jan
A middle-aged man helping his elderly father into a car for a doctor's appointment, with a digital folder on the dashboard labeled 'Canada Caregiver Credit 2026 Application

Canada Caregiver Credit 2026: Can You Claim Your Parent or Spouse?

Caring for a loved one with an impairment? Discover the 2026 Canada Caregiver Credit rules, learn how to claim over $8,000 for a parent or spouse, and get the exact income thresholds for Line 30450.
7 min read
22
Jan
A clinical psychologist sitting with a patient, reviewing the T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate and highlighting the 'Mental Functions' section on a digital tablet.

Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Mental Functions List: Do You Qualify?

Can you get the Disability Tax Credit for depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Yes. Discover the expanded 2026 "Mental Functions" list, the 90% rule, and how to unlock the $20,000 RDSP bond even without physical symptoms.
6 min read
22
Jan
A close-up of a Canadian tax return form (T1) on a desk, with a hand highlighting Line 45355 (Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit)

Hidden Tax Credits Canada 2026: How to Get a Bigger Refund

Don't file your 2026 taxes until you read this. From the $7,500 Multigenerational Home Renovation credit to the hidden "Training" cash, discover the credits that most Canadians miss.
5 min read
08
Jan
Newcomers filing their first Canadian tax return in to get benefits back-pay.

Newcomer Guide to Filing Your First Tax Return in Canada (Get Benefits Back-Pay)

Filing your first Canadian tax return is more than just a legal requirement—it’s how you unlock thousands of dollars in "back-pay" benefits. Learn the 2026 deadlines, the forms you need as a newcomer, and how to claim missed GST and Carbon Rebate payments.
9 min read