Free tax guides for Canadians
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9 free guides and growing | Updated for the 2026 tax year
Tax basics
Tax Brackets & Marginal Rates
How 2026 federal and provincial brackets work, and why a raise never lowers your take-home pay.
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Deductions vs. Credits
What lowers your taxable income, what cuts your tax dollar for dollar, and which credits pay cash back.
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Employees
Teacher & ECE Supply Credit Log
A fillable log and sample employer certificate for the refundable school supply credit.
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Employment Expenses
Work from home, vehicle, moving, union dues and tradesperson tools: what employees can write off.
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Students & families
Student & Family Taxes
Tuition credits and transfers, single-parent relief, child care and the Canada Child Benefit.
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Canadian Dental Care Plan
Who qualifies for the CDCP, how family net income is tested, and what to check before you apply.
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Small business
Sole Prop vs. Corporation
Write-offs, structure, and salary vs. dividends for Canadian small business owners.
Year-end & records
CRA Audit-Proofing
Which records to keep, for how long, and how to make every claim hold up in a CRA review.
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Year-End Tax Moves
Dec 31 deadlines for donations, tax-loss selling, FHSA and RRSP timing before the year closes.
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ON THE WAY
Coming soon
New trackers and checklists land as the daily tips roll out.
Work-From-Home T2200 Expense Tracker
Log home office costs and square footage through the year, ready for the detailed method.
Vehicle Mileage Logbook
A CRA-ready trip log with a per-km calculator for work driving.
Tradesperson Tool Write-Off Checklist
What counts toward the tradesperson tools deduction and the receipts to keep.
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