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Cleo Hamel's Blog Postings
May-06-2013
Claiming medical expenses involves many rules
Whether you can claim medical expenses depends on your income and how much you have to claim. That means it is important to know what is considered a medical expense.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
Apr-30-2013
Today is the deadline. Are you ready?
It is the last day to file your personal tax return for the April 30 deadline.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
Apr-29-2013
Two days and two deadlines
April 30 may be the date most people think of as the tax deadline, but there are actually two.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
Apr-28-2013
Only three days left, so here are three tips if you can’t pay your balance
One of the reasons people procrastinate on their tax filing is they do not have the money to pay their balance. This is not a good strategy.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
Apr-25-2013
On the sixth day before the deadline, we are offering six tips for students
If you are a student, enjoy your tax credits while they last. From tuition to textbooks, students get a lot of credits at tax time.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
Apr-22-2013
Nine ways to claim your children
With the April 30 deadline rapidly approaching, taxpayers are counting down the days. And borrowing from The 12 Days of Christmas, we are going to countdown the last nine days of tax season.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
Apr-15-2013
NETFILE is now easier to use
The Canada Revenue Agency stopped mailing paper forms to taxpayers this year to encourage people to file online. And they have made NETFILE easier to use.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
Apr-09-2013
Advice for new Canadians filing their first tax returns
New immigrants should file a tax return their first year in Canada to take advantage of any available benefits.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
Mar-15-2013
How to claim the children when parents separate
Rules for claiming children when you are separated or divorced can be confusing. Both parents need to file their returns correctly or the claim may be disallowed.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
Mar-13-2013
Keep your tax information secured
March is Fraud Prevention Month and it is a good time to make sure your tax information is secure. Your return contains important personal information that could be used to steal your identity.
Author: Cleo Hamel
Category: Blog
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