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There is a trade-off behind the new federal government’s income tax cut…

June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026Helpful Readscanadian income taxes

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A promising start: Automatic filing for low-income Canadians

June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026Helpful Readsautomatic tax filing

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What the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman’s latest report reveals about the administrative burdens faced by Canadians

June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026Helpful Readstaxpayers

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Québec’s 2026-2027 Budget: Continuity heading into the October elections

March 22, 2026

March 22, 2026Helpful Readsquebec budget,quebec

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What history tells us about tax, trouble and the top one per cent

February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026Helpful Readstaxes

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Overview of the Quebec tax system – 2026 edition

January 9, 2026

January 9, 2026Helpful Readsautomatic tax filing

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Automatic tax filing: Welcome news for lower-income Canadians, but there’s more to do

November 7, 2025

November 7, 2025Helpful Readsautomatic tax filing