Tax Rebate Maximisation Tips
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Now I know this might be straightforward but I am hearing various different Tips and thought it might be quite good for the newbies, (myself included) to get some tips on how to maximise your tax rebate.
Do you get any rebate for contributing to an RESP?
What about the RRSP?
Any benefits for Kids?
Moving Allowances?
Any other easy tips?
Any advice anyone could give would be greatly received and appreciated.
PS I searched for previous threads but didn't really see one like this!!!!
Do you get any rebate for contributing to an RESP?
What about the RRSP?
Any benefits for Kids?
Moving Allowances?
Any other easy tips?
Any advice anyone could give would be greatly received and appreciated.
PS I searched for previous threads but didn't really see one like this!!!!
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Originally Posted by daisymoll
Now I know this might be straightforward but I am hearing various different Tips and thought it might be quite good for the newbies, (myself included) to get some tips on how to maximise your tax rebate.
Do you get any rebate for contributing to an RESP?
Do you get any rebate for contributing to an RESP?
What about the RRSP?
Any benefits for Kids?
Moving Allowances?
Any other easy tips?
Any advice anyone could give would be greatly received and appreciated.
PS I searched for previous threads but didn't really see one like this!!!!
PS I searched for previous threads but didn't really see one like this!!!!
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Originally Posted by iaink
no its not, max out the RRSP, you get your top tax rate (30 to-40%?) back for that and the government only adds 20% to the RESPyesno, but you are eligable for canada child tax benefitsome if you move far enough for a jobApart from start a business from home? Dont forget charitable donations and professional fees, and try HR Block?I started one a while ago, but basically your tax return is based too much on personal circumstances for people to help in a detailed way.
Is it worth using H & R block then. We have always just done ufile before. Do h & R Block charge alot?
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Originally Posted by daisymoll
Is it worth using H & R block then. We have always just done ufile before. Do h & R Block charge alot?
Forgot to mention medical expenses are deductable, so anything not fully covered by the work plan could potentially be deducted...keep all those receipts
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Originally Posted by iaink
Never used them either, but I think I might get them to do the free review of last years return to see if I'm missing anything.
If you do that and they find something, can you still calim more tax back retrospectively?
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Honestly, I would stay away from H&R Block. They hire a lot of inexpeienced and untrained people during tax season to deal with the increased business, who don't really know what they are doing. I went to them to do my taxes after I moved back from the UK and they royally screwed them up, saying I owed the government a couple thousand!
I then spoke to a real accountant who gave me sound advice and I ended up getting a refund. H&R Block may be ok if you have a simple, strightforward return, but in that case it is just as easy to do it yourself with Ufile for a cheaper rate.
You can claim moving expenses if you move more than 40 km for work. You can also claim dependants, which includes children under 18 and non-working spouses.
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You can claim moving expenses if you move more than 40 km for work. You can also claim dependants, which includes children under 18 and non-working spouses.
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You can also claim dependants, which includes children under 18.
There is no allowance for children that I can see, although some child care expenses are deductable.
Non working spouse is just a spouse, so covered by the spousal alowance, but kids are not tax deductable, only covered next year through the baby bonus.(Child Tax Benefit)
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Originally Posted by AnyaT
Honestly, I would stay away from H&R Block. They hire a lot of inexpeienced and untrained people during tax season to deal with the increased business, who don't really know what they are doing. I went to them to do my taxes after I moved back from the UK and they royally screwed them up, saying I owed the government a couple thousand!
I then spoke to a real accountant who gave me sound advice and I ended up getting a refund. H&R Block may be ok if you have a simple, strightforward return, but in that case it is just as easy to do it yourself with Ufile for a cheaper rate.
You can claim moving expenses if you move more than 40 km for work. You can also claim dependants, which includes children under 18 and non-working spouses.
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You can claim moving expenses if you move more than 40 km for work. You can also claim dependants, which includes children under 18 and non-working spouses.
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My taxes are on the complicated side and I pay about $300 to have them done up -- it might sound like a lot compared to H&R, but it is money well spent. He (my tax guy) has saved me thousands (a lot of thousands) by offering me guidance and strategies to minimize my taxes.
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Originally Posted by iaink
Please explain how, did I miss something?
There is no allowance for children that I can see, although some child care expenses are deductable.
Non working spouse is just a spouse, so covered by the spousal alowance, but kids are not tax deductable, only covered next year through the baby bonus.(Child Tax Benefit)
There is no allowance for children that I can see, although some child care expenses are deductable.
Non working spouse is just a spouse, so covered by the spousal alowance, but kids are not tax deductable, only covered next year through the baby bonus.(Child Tax Benefit)
The Canada Revenue Agency has some more details on its website, and I have found their call centre unusually helpful when I've needed more information. www.cra.gc.ca
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The best thing to do is ask people you know for recommendations ... I've known accountants to screw up royally too ... when you went to H&R did you check out the qualifications of the person doing the return? ... they certainly employ CA's in Calgary.
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Originally Posted by iaink
Please explain how, did I miss something?
There is no allowance for children that I can see, although some child care expenses are deductable.
Non working spouse is just a spouse, so covered by the spousal alowance, but kids are not tax deductable, only covered next year through the baby bonus.(Child Tax Benefit)
There is no allowance for children that I can see, although some child care expenses are deductable.
Non working spouse is just a spouse, so covered by the spousal alowance, but kids are not tax deductable, only covered next year through the baby bonus.(Child Tax Benefit)
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A quick question.
We have income from renting out a property in France and are paying taxes annually to the French government.
Should we say anything?
We have income from renting out a property in France and are paying taxes annually to the French government.
Should we say anything?
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Originally Posted by Iginla
A quick question.
We have income from renting out a property in France and are paying taxes annually to the French government.
Should we say anything?
We have income from renting out a property in France and are paying taxes annually to the French government.
Should we say anything?
May not be taxed on it, but have to report worldwide income.
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Originally Posted by iaink
Quick Answer. Yes.
May not be taxed on it, but have to report worldwide income.
May not be taxed on it, but have to report worldwide income.
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Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
My taxes are on the complicated side and I pay about $300 to have them done up --
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