04/17/2021
Why should you make sure you file your taxes?
Well besides running the risk of receiving a letter from the CRA requesting you file, you stand to benefit from filing.
Filing helps the government know what benefits you qualify for, whether that be child benefit or the quarterly GST payment. It also allows them to track and let you know what your RRSP contribution room is.
When you are taxed on your paychecks, most times you aren't being taxed based on you personal situation. The fact that you have medical expenses or childcare expenses isn't taken into account, so filing at the end of the year allows you to make those claims so that the government can ensure that you have not overpaid your taxes. This could lead to a refund.
Banks could ask you for your tax return to make sure that you don't have any tax liabilities before they approve you for a mortgage or a large loan. Not being able to provide this information could cost you a lot of time and money.
If you haven't filed your taxes for this year or any subsequent year, send me a DM or click the book now button on this page or in the link in my bio to set up a tax appointment.
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