Tax
Reading what the Canada Revenue Agency sends you.
TaxCapital gains tax in Canada (2026): the rate didn’t changeIn Canada, half of a capital gain is added to your income and taxed at your normal marginal rate.Oct 31, 2026 · 8 minRead 
TaxCPP and OAS payment dates (2026): why you won’t get the maximumThe next CPP and OAS payment dates are November 26 and December 22, 2026, and both pensions land on the same day.Oct 29, 2026 · 8 minRead 
TaxIncome tax brackets in Canada (2026): your bracket isn’t your rateIncome tax brackets in Canada set the rate on each slice of your taxable income, not on all of it.Oct 28, 2026 · 8 minRead 
TaxTax refund in Canada: when it arrives and how to check its statusIf you file online and on time, the CRA aims to assess your return within 2 weeks, and a refund usually follows by…Oct 23, 2026 · 6 minRead 
TaxHow to read a pay stub in Canada: every line explainedA pay stub shows what you earned, what came off and what landed in your account.Oct 19, 2026 · 7 minRead 
TaxGST/HST credit 2026: payment dates, amounts and who qualifiesThe GST/HST credit became the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) in July 2026.Oct 18, 2026 · 6 minRead 
TaxSocial insurance number (SIN): how to get one, when to share it and how to protect itA social insurance number (SIN) is the 9-digit number you need to work in Canada and to get government benefits.Oct 7, 2026 · 8 minRead 
TaxRRSP deadline 2026: the contribution deadline and your limitThe RRSP deadline for the 2026 tax year falls on Monday, March 1, 2027, the 60th day of the year under CRA’s…Oct 5, 2026 · 6 minRead 
TaxNotice of assessment: how to read yours and get a copyAfter you file your taxes, the Canada Revenue Agency replies with a notice of assessment.Sep 22, 2026 · 6 minRead
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