You Got Your Tax Refund – Now What?

Every spring, millions of Canadians check their bank accounts and find a welcome surprise: their CRA tax refund. The average Canadian refund lands somewhere around $2295. The question isn't whether to celebrate. It's whether to put it to work.

Five Tax Moves Canadians Should Consider before June 30th

Tax season is finally over, and if you’re like most Canadians you’ve taken a deep breath of (hopefully) fresh air and you’re ready to close the CRA book until next April. Before you close your CRA my account and put taxes out of your mind for another 12 months, here are some practical and commonly overlooked moves you can make to help you save on taxes for 2026.

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