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Business Accounting

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Bookkeeping | Financials | Reconciliations
Accounting Bookkeeping pricing

Corporate Tax Filing

From- $90
T2 corporate Tax | NIL Return | Planning
Corporate Tax pricing

Personal Tax Filing

From- $25
T1 | Student | Employed | Self-employed
Individual Tax pricing

GST/HST Tax Filings

From $75
GST/HST/PST/QST/RST Tax filings | Registration
GST/HST/PST pricing

Partnership Tax Filing

From-$250
T5013 – Partnership Information Return
Partnership Tax pricing

Non-Profit Tax Filing

From- $250
T1044 | T3010 | T2 | Non-Profits Charities
Non Profit Tax pricing

Notice to Reader

From- $500
Assistance NTR | Compilation | Audit
Notice To Reader pricing

Trust-Estate Tax Filing

From- $300
T3 Trust | Beneficiary Reporting | Allocations
Trust Estate Tax pricing

Tax Filings Canada serves Iqaluit with fixed-fee T1 personal and T2 corporate tax filing, 5% GST only (Nunavut adds no territorial sales tax), plus bookkeeping and payroll built for government employees, Inuit organizations and northern contractors. You review and approve everything before you pay.

Our Iqaluit Tax Filing Process From Start to Finish

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Typical turnaround 3-5 business days 2-4 weeks

Quick Definitions for Iqaluit Tax Filing

T1 General
The personal income tax return individuals file with the CRA each year.
T2 Corporate Return
The corporate income tax return every incorporated Canadian business must file.
GST/HST Return
The sales-tax return businesses file to remit GST/HST collected, net of input tax credits.
Iqaluit: Our Analysis

Iqaluit's payrolls — territorial government, Inuit organizations and construction contractors — carry Canada's most generous northern entitlements: every resident claims the full Zone A northern residents deduction, and employer-paid vacation travel assistance interacts with the travel component. Nunavut withholds a 2% payroll tax from employee remuneration, corporations pay a 3% territorial small business rate, and sales tax is 5% GST only — no territorial sales tax exists.

What the Paperwork Teaches Us About Iqaluit

We file for Iqaluit businesses week in, week out, and the same handful of questions keeps arriving in our inbox. What follows are the working notes an accounting firm keeps for exactly those questions.

Sales tax is where Nunavut differs most from its neighbours. Nunavut levies no territorial sales tax, so only the 5% federal GST applies. Residents who live there for at least six consecutive months beginning or ending in the year can also claim the Zone A northern residents deduction. We build every Iqaluit engagement around that fact.

Year-end planning in Nunavut starts from an anchor. Nunavut applies a 3% small business rate, producing a 12% combined rate on the first $500,000 of active business income. An accounting firm uses it to work backwards: how much to bonus out, what to defer, and what the corporation should retain. It is usually the first correction we make on a new Iqaluit file.

Before a Iqaluit business runs its first pay cycle, we check the provincial levy position. Nunavut levies a 2% payroll tax on employee remuneration, withheld from wages and remitted by the employer. Knowing where you stand against it determines how the payroll accounts get set up.

Iqaluit's business mix runs through mining, government services, fisheries, arts and tourism, and each of those sectors files differently. An accountant working locally learns those patterns quickly, because they arrive in the inbox every week.

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Core Iqaluit Accountant & Tax Filing Services

Expertly tailored accounting, compliance, and corporate tax solutions for businesses and corporations.

Bookkeeping & Reconciliations

Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Iqaluit businesses.

Bank & credit card reconciliations in Iqaluit
Cloud accounting (QBO / Xero)
Financial statements preparation
AR & AP management in Iqaluit
Monthly cash flow reporting
Receipts & expenses tracking (Dext)
Bank feed setup & clean-up in Iqaluit
Ledger audit reviews
CRA Compliance Focus: Deductions are reviewed against the rules for the current tax year, the trial balance is verified line by line, and the working papers behind every figure are kept for all Iqaluit businesses.

Corporate Tax (T2)

Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Iqaluit businesses.

T2 Corporate Tax Return filing
Corporate tax planning & structure in Iqaluit
Active & passive income allocation
CRA audit defense representation
Federal & provincial tax filing in Iqaluit
Shareholder loan monitoring
Loss carry-back/carry-forward
Corporate structure optimizations in Iqaluit
CRA Compliance Focus: Deductions are reviewed against the rules for the current tax year, the trial balance is verified line by line, and the working papers behind every figure are kept for all Iqaluit businesses.

Payroll & Compensation

Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Iqaluit businesses.

Direct payroll processing & stubs
T4/T5 slip compilation & filing
Salary vs. dividend optimization in Iqaluit
Source deduction remittances
Employee vs. contractor review
EHT & workers' comp reporting in Iqaluit
Year-end T4/T5 summary reports
Record of Employment (ROE)
CRA Compliance Focus: Deductions are reviewed against the rules for the current tax year, the trial balance is verified line by line, and the working papers behind every figure are kept for all Iqaluit businesses.

CFO & Advisory Services

Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Iqaluit businesses.

Financial forecasting & projections in Iqaluit
Unit economics & margin analysis
Multi-entity cash flow modeling
Mergers & acquisitions reports in Iqaluit
Strategic growth planning
Budgeting & variance analyses
Business valuation models in Iqaluit
Board & stakeholder reports
CRA Compliance Focus: Deductions are reviewed against the rules for the current tax year, the trial balance is verified line by line, and the working papers behind every figure are kept for all Iqaluit businesses.

Notice to Reader (NTR)

Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Iqaluit businesses.

NTR compilation reports
Review & compilation engagements in Iqaluit
Corporate year-end adjustments
Bank compliance packages
Compiled balance sheets in Iqaluit
Notes to financial statements
Trial balance verification
Adjusting journal entries in Iqaluit
CRA Compliance Focus: Deductions are reviewed against the rules for the current tax year, the trial balance is verified line by line, and the working papers behind every figure are kept for all Iqaluit businesses.

Personal Tax (T1)

Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Iqaluit businesses.

T1 returns for owners & partners
Sole proprietor business T2125
Rental property & capital gains returns in Iqaluit
Family tax splitting strategies
Registered plans (RRSP/TFSA)
Medical & donation tax credits in Iqaluit
Voluntary disclosures & claims
E-file submission confirmation
CRA Compliance Focus: Deductions are reviewed against the rules for the current tax year, the trial balance is verified line by line, and the working papers behind every figure are kept for all Iqaluit businesses.

GST/HST Compliance

Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Iqaluit businesses.

GST/HST/PST netfile returns in Iqaluit
Input Tax Credit (ITC) optimization
Provincial sales tax audit defense
Mixed-use asset ITC allocations in Iqaluit
E-commerce sales tax filings
Real estate purchase tax rebates
CRA sales tax dispute responses in Iqaluit
Multi-province compliance checks
CRA Compliance Focus: Deductions are reviewed against the rules for the current tax year, the trial balance is verified line by line, and the working papers behind every figure are kept for all Iqaluit businesses.

NGO & Non-Profit Services

Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Iqaluit businesses.

T1044 NPO Information Return
T3010 Registered Charity Return in Iqaluit
Gift tool receipt compliance
Funding & grant tracking
Board audit assistance & report in Iqaluit
Non-profit status preservation
Deferred contribution books
GST/HST public service rebates in Iqaluit
CRA Compliance Focus: Deductions are reviewed against the rules for the current tax year, the trial balance is verified line by line, and the working papers behind every figure are kept for all Iqaluit businesses.

Partnership Tax (T5013)

Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Iqaluit businesses.

T5013 Partnership Return filing
Partner capital account tracking
Adjusted Cost Base (ACB) calc in Iqaluit
Allocation of partnership income
Partnership agreement tax review
T5013 slip prep for partners in Iqaluit
Dissolution & winding-up support
Multi-tier partnership reporting
CRA Compliance Focus: Deductions are reviewed against the rules for the current tax year, the trial balance is verified line by line, and the working papers behind every figure are kept for all Iqaluit businesses.
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Specialized Industries We Serve in Iqaluit

Explore our accounting and corporate tax services tailored for Iqaluit's major business sectors.

Healthcare & Medical in Iqaluit
Real Estate & Property in Iqaluit
Construction & Trades in Iqaluit
E-Commerce & Retail in Iqaluit
Professional Services in Iqaluit
Restaurants & Cafes in Iqaluit
Manufacturing & Logistics in Iqaluit
Non-Profits & NPOs in Iqaluit
Technology & Startups in Iqaluit

Healthcare & Medical in Iqaluit

Specialized compliance accounting and tax optimization designed for medical clinics, general practitioners, dentists, and pharmacists in Iqaluit.

  • Overhead cost allocation & clinic expense tracking
  • Medical professional corporation (MPC) tax planning
  • GST/HST exemption review and input tax credit claims
  • Full payroll integration for associates and clinic staff
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Real Estate & Property in Iqaluit

Strategic tax planning and custom accounting systems built for real estate agents (PRECs), property managers, developers, and property investors.

  • PREC (Personal Real Estate Corporation) tax structuring
  • Rental property bookkeeping & cash flow analysis
  • Capital gains tax optimization and deferral strategies
  • GST/HST rebate filings on new residential properties
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Construction & Trades in Iqaluit

Progress billing systems, subcontractor compliance, and job costing models to keep builders, general contractors, and trades compliant and profitable.

  • Project-by-project job costing & margin tracking
  • Subcontractor T5018 slip preparation & filing
  • Work-in-progress (WIP) accounting & bank compliance
  • WSIB and provincial workers' compensation reporting
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E-Commerce & Retail in Iqaluit

Multi-channel sales tax tracking, inventory accounting integration, and financial analytics for Shopify, Amazon FBA, and WooCommerce businesses.

  • Automated integrations with Shopify, Amazon, Stripe, etc.
  • Multi-province GST/HST/PST sales tax filing
  • Real-time inventory valuation and COGS tracking
  • Cross-border sales tax compliance and duty tracking
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Professional Services in Iqaluit

Accurate corporate tax filing, monthly bookkeeping, and payroll management for consulting firms, tech startups, legal practices, and creative agencies.

  • Time-tracking integrations and utilization reports
  • Shareholder compensation and dividend planning
  • SR&ED tax credit tracking and documentation
  • Virtual bookkeeping and automated invoicing systems
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Restaurants & Cafes in Iqaluit

POS integrations, tip tracking, food cost of goods sold (COGS) analytics, and weekly payroll processing built for Canada's food and beverage sector.

  • POS report synchronization & cash flow daily audit
  • Tip pooling calculations & CRA compliance audits
  • Food, beverage, and labor cost variance reports
  • Vendor payment management (Accounts Payable)
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Manufacturing & Logistics in Iqaluit

Cost accounting, raw materials inventory valuation, supply chain overhead tracking, and driver payroll setups for manufacturers and distributors.

  • Bill of materials (BOM) cost tracking & analysis
  • Standard cost audits & variance analysis
  • Multi-warehouse inventory accounting controls
  • Fleet expense monitoring and logbook checks
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Non-Profits & NPOs in Iqaluit

CRA T3010 charity returns, T1044 NPO filing, grant-tracking accounting, and transparent donor financial reporting to maintain status.

  • Fund accounting & grant allocation tracking
  • T3010 Registered Charity Return filing
  • T1044 Non-Profit Organization Return filing
  • Board audit assistance & donor report packs
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Technology & Startups in Iqaluit

High-growth financial management, SR&ED tax credits tracking, Virtual CFO advisory, and venture capital compliance for tech companies across Canada.

  • SR&ED tax credit filing and documentation mapping
  • Monthly cash burn, runway, and financial dashboard metrics
  • Multi-currency bookkeeping and SaaS revenue recognition
  • Virtual CFO support for fundraising and investor reports
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Iqaluit Tax & Accounting Case Studies

See how our expert Iqaluit tax and accounting services have helped Canadian businesses save money and stay compliant.

Case Study 1

Share Sale Restructured, $875,000 Less Tax On Closing — Quick-Service Franchise Operator, Iqaluit

Due diligence at a quick-service franchise operator in Iqaluit, Nunavut surfaced a single shareholder holding every share, with no room to multiply the exemption. Restructuring the sale saved $875,000 against the original terms.

A quick-service franchise operator in Iqaluit, Nunavut was preparing to sell. Due diligence surfaced a single shareholder holding every share, with no room to multiply the exemption. That would have reduced the price or killed the deal outright. We cleaned up the historical file. We registered the provincial payroll account, caught up the outstanding remittances, and applied for relief on the penalty. Then we prepared the due-diligence package the buyer's advisers actually asked for. The deal closed at the agreed price. $875,000 of tax was saved against the structure originally proposed, with no post-closing adjustment.

Case Study 2

Audit Defence Closed In 7 Weeks, $21,500 Cleared — Catering Company, Iqaluit

A catering company in Iqaluit, Nunavut was under review. The issue was sector-specific exposure the previous accountant had not seen before. The file closed in 7 weeks with $21,500 of proposed tax cleared.

A catering company in Iqaluit, Nunavut was selected for review. Sector-specific exposure the previous accountant had not seen before had shown up in the CRA's automated matching. The proposed adjustment on its NU tax and accounting file came to $21,500. We recalculated the corporate tax at the 12% combined small business rate and rebased the instalments on the current year. Every figure in the response traced to a source record the auditor could verify without asking a second question. The review closed with no change. $21,500 of proposed tax came off the table, and the documentation now in place makes the next review a short one.

Case Study 3

Remuneration Review Saved $55,000 Across Corporate And Personal Returns — Food Truck Operator, Iqaluit

A remuneration review at a food truck operator in Iqaluit, Nunavut saved $55,000 across the corporate and personal returns. It found a provincial payroll levy that had never been registered for or remitted.

Nothing was wrong at a food truck operator in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The filings were on time and accurate. What they were not was planned. A provincial payroll levy that had never been registered for or remitted had never been reviewed. We registered for the out-of-province obligations that had been triggered, then reconciled the GST filings to the sales ledger province by province. We ran the numbers across both the corporate and personal returns, so the saving was real rather than deferred into someone else's hands. $55,000 came off the combined corporate and personal tax bill, and the structure holds for future years without further work.

Case Study 4

Month-End Close Cut From 9 Weeks To 7 Days — Bakery and Cafe, Iqaluit

Closing the books at a bakery and cafe in Iqaluit, Nunavut took 9 weeks. The cause was a registration threshold crossed on out-of-province sales that nobody was tracking. It now takes 7 days.

The accounting file at a bakery and cafe in Iqaluit, Nunavut had a weak foundation. It was built on a registration threshold crossed on out-of-province sales that nobody was tracking. The year-end had taken 9 weeks each of the last three years. We registered the provincial payroll account, caught up the outstanding remittances, and applied for relief on the penalty. We also moved the reconciliations into the monthly cycle, so the year-end stopped being a rebuild. The file reconciles. Month-end closes in 7 days instead of 9 weeks, and the year-end is a review rather than a reconstruction.

Case Study 5

Notice Of Objection Allowed In Full, $111,000 Reversed — Ghost-Kitchen Operator, Iqaluit

A $111,000 reassessment landed at a ghost-kitchen operator in Iqaluit, Nunavut. It rested on sales into HST provinces billed at NU’s 5% GST rate. The objection was allowed in full.

A ghost-kitchen operator in Iqaluit, Nunavut had been reassessed for $111,000. 20 days were left on the objection deadline. The reassessment rested on sales into HST provinces billed at NU’s 5% GST rate. We filed the objection inside the deadline with a complete submission rather than a placeholder. Alongside it, we recalculated the corporate tax at the 12% combined small business rate and rebased the instalments on the current year. The appeals officer allowed the objection in full. $111,000 was reversed and the account returned to a nil balance.

Case Study 6

7 Years Filed, $42,000 Removed From The Assessed Balance — Two-Partner Engineering Practice, Iqaluit

7 years of returns were outstanding at a two-partner engineering practice in Iqaluit, Nunavut. That came on top of instalments still calculated on a year the business had long outgrown. Filing on real numbers removed $42,000 of assessed tax.

A two-partner engineering practice in Iqaluit, Nunavut had not filed for 7 years. The CRA had issued arbitrary assessments. The business was carrying instalments still calculated on a year the business had long outgrown. That came on top of a growing interest balance. We started with the oldest year and worked forward so each year's closing balances fed the next. We registered for the out-of-province obligations that had been triggered, then reconciled the GST filings to the sales ledger province by province. We filed the years in sequence rather than all at once. Every year is now filed and assessed on actual figures. The notional assessments were vacated and $42,000 of the estimated balance came off, with a payment arrangement covering the rest.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Iqaluit Tax Filing

Direct answers to what Canadian business owners actually ask before hiring an accountant.

How much does a tax accountant in Iqaluit cost?

Corporate tax filing starts at $90 and monthly bookkeeping at $10, the same fixed rates we charge nationally. Iqaluit businesses pay no location premium, and the quote is agreed before work starts. See the full pricing breakdown.

Do I need to meet my Iqaluit accountant in person?

No. Everything runs through a secure portal with e-signatures, so documents never travel by mail and nothing is lost in transit. Clients across Iqaluit complete an entire filing without a single in-person meeting, though calls are always available.

Which tax deadlines apply to Iqaluit businesses?

Corporate T2 returns are due six months after your fiscal year-end, with any balance owing payable within two or three months depending on your CCPC status. Personal T1 returns are due April 30, and June 15 for the self-employed. GST/HST depends on your filing frequency.

Can you handle both my corporate and personal returns?

Yes, and doing both together is where most of the planning value sits. Salary-versus-dividend mix, shareholder loans and RRSP room interact across the two returns, and treating them separately is how owners overpay. Explore all our services.

What if my books are behind by several years?

That is routine work for us. We rebuild the ledger year by year, file the outstanding returns in sequence, and where eligible apply to the CRA's Voluntary Disclosures Program to reduce penalties and interest.

Are you taking on new clients in Iqaluit?

Yes, we are actively taking on new corporate and personal clients in Iqaluit, including mid-season transfers from another accountant. Transferring is straightforward and we request the prior files on your behalf.

What industries do you serve in Iqaluit?

Construction, healthcare and medical practices, restaurants, e-commerce, real estate, transportation, professional services, technology startups and registered non-profits. Each carries a distinct deduction profile. See our industry specialisms.

How do I switch to your firm from my current accountant?

Tell us who currently holds your files and we handle the professional handover, including requesting working papers and prior-year returns. There is no gap in your compliance and no awkward conversation required on your side.

What is the deadline for filing corporate taxes in Iqaluit?

In Iqaluit, corporate tax returns (T2) are due within six months of the corporation's fiscal year-end. If you owe tax, the balance must be paid within 2 or 3 months of the year-end.

How much do tax accountants in Iqaluit charge?

Our personal tax filing services in Iqaluit start from $25, and corporate tax returns start from $90, offered under our 100% Risk-Free price match guarantee.

Does your accounting firm handle CRA audits for clients in Iqaluit?

Yes! We provide direct CRA audit defense and representation services for businesses and individuals throughout Nunavut and across Canada.

Do you have an office in Iqaluit?

We do not have a storefront in Iqaluit. Documents are exchanged on secure cloud software and everything is signed electronically, and the fee is the same in Iqaluit as anywhere else in Canada, with no location premium. Our head office is at 381 Front St W, Toronto, and you can reach the team on +1-416-619-0068.

What sales tax does a Iqaluit business charge?

Nunavut levies no territorial sales tax, so only the 5% federal GST applies. Residents who live there for at least six consecutive months beginning or ending in the year can also claim the Zone A northern residents deduction. It is usually the first correction we make on a new Iqaluit file.

What corporate tax rates apply to a Iqaluit corporation?

Nunavut applies a 3% small business rate, producing a 12% combined rate on the first $500,000 of active business income. That is the backdrop for every Iqaluit engagement we take on.

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For the 2025 tax year the filing and payment deadline is 30 April 2026. If you or your spouse carried on a business, the return itself is due 15 June 2026, but any balance owing is still due 30 April 2026. Interest runs on unpaid amounts after the payment deadline, and a late-filed return with a balance owing also attracts a late-filing penalty. Filing on time keeps benefit and credit payments flowing.

Most people pay through online or telephone banking, adding the CRA as a payee and choosing the exact account and year, such as a personal balance owing or an instalment. The alternatives are CRA My Payment with a debit card, pre-authorised debit scheduled in My Account, a credit card or e-transfer through a third-party provider that charges its own fee, or paying at your bank with a remittance voucher. For the 2025 tax year the balance was due 30 April 2026.

Multiply the assessed value of the property by the tax rate for its property class. Assessment is set by a provincial assessment authority on its own cycle and increases are often phased in, so the value lags the market. The rate is set each year by the municipality out of its budget, with an education portion added by the province. Both figures appear on your notice, which is why identical homes in different municipalities carry different bills.

Call the enquiry line for your situation, listed by topic on the CRA contact pages at canada.ca, then follow the automated menu to the option for speaking with an agent. Have your social insurance number or business number, your latest return and a recent notice of assessment ready, because the agent must verify you before discussing anything. Waits peak around the filing deadline and early calls connect faster. The CRA runs no walk-in tax counters.

Call the individual or business enquiries line published on the CRA contact page at canada.ca. Have your social insurance number or business number, your date of birth and a figure from a recent return ready, because the agent verifies your identity before discussing anything. Lines are busiest just after filing season opens and near deadlines, so early morning usually connects faster. You can also send a secure message from My Account, or authorise a representative to call on your behalf.

There is no fixed percentage. Your employer withholds federal income tax, where 2026 brackets start at 14%, plus provincial tax, CPP at 5.95% on earnings between the $3,500 exemption and the $74,600 ceiling, and EI at $1.63 per $100 of insurable earnings up to $68,900. Credits claimed on your TD1 reduce the income tax part. Higher earners also pay CPP2 at 4% on earnings between the ceiling and $85,000 for 2026.

Payroll treats each cheque as though you earned that amount every period, so a bonus, overtime, retroactive raise or an extra shift makes the cheque look like a higher annual income and more tax comes off it. A change in pay frequency, a new TD1, or a taxable benefit added mid-year does the same. CPP and EI stop for the year once their maximums are reached, so take-home often rises later on. Your return reconciles the total.

Wait until the original return is assessed, then request the change through My Account or by mailing a T1-ADJ with the supporting slips and receipts. Online requests are handled faster than mailed ones, and anything needing a manual review of documents takes longer again. The CRA does not publish a fixed turnaround, so track the request in My Account rather than filing a second return. A reassessment notice confirms the outcome.

Paper T1 returns go to the CRA tax centre that serves your province or territory, and the correct address is on the CRA page for mailing a paper return. Check it each filing season, because centres and addresses change. Write your social insurance number on the package and keep a copy of everything you send. Filing online is faster and easier to track: a refund on an online return usually takes about two weeks.

Employer-paid premiums for a private health or dental plan are generally not a taxable benefit for federal income tax, so they stay out of the employee's income. Quebec treats them as a taxable benefit for provincial purposes. Employer-paid life insurance premiums are taxable everywhere. If the employer simply reimburses dental bills outside a qualifying plan, the treatment can change, so check the CRA's employers' guide to benefits and allowances before setting the plan up.

Possibly, but not through the CRA. Property tax is municipal and is based on the assessed value set by your province's assessment authority. Adding solar can raise assessed value if it is treated as an improvement, and some provinces exempt or partly exempt residential rooftop systems. Ask your assessment authority and municipality before installing. Income tax is separate: panels on a rental or business property may qualify for capital cost allowance.

Child care expenses are normally claimed by the parent with the lower net income, even where the other parent paid them. Exceptions let the higher-income parent claim when the lower-income parent was in school, in hospital, confined, or the couple lived apart at year end because the relationship broke down. Separated parents each claim what they personally paid for the period the child lived with them. Keep receipts naming the provider and their number.

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Editorial policy. Every page is researched against primary sources — the Income Tax Act, CRA publications and CPA Canada guidance — and every rate or threshold is stated with the tax year it applies to.

Sources. CRA — Corporation tax rates · CRA — GST/HST rates by province · Income Tax Act (Justice Laws Website)

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