Episode 8: New Country, New Taxes: Info for Newcomers and International Students
If you are a newcomer or an international student (welcome!), this episode is for you. On top of learning the Canadian way of life, like managing the snow, ice skating, and how to pronounce poutine, you need to understand Canada’s tax system. Start here to find out about taxes in Canada and what benefit and credit payments you may be eligible for. Doing your taxes could help you. You may be able to claim education costs or get a tax refund, which is money in your pocket. Tax-free savings plans may also help you save for your future in Canada. Whether you’re a student starting your first year of post-secondary studies or a newcomer supporting your family this episode of Taxology will boost your tax literacy and give you the confidence to make informed tax decisions.
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Episode 7: Parenting Perks: About the Canada Child Benefit
For all you parents out there! Maybe you have a newborn, adopted a child, or have a new parenting situation. If you have a new child in your life, it’s important to let the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) know since it can affect your taxes and benefits, like the Canada child benefit (CCB) On this episode of Taxology, a CRA expert explains the CCB, clarifies misconceptions and shares how you can apply. We can’t help you change diapers or build a crib, but we can help you get the benefits and credits you’re eligible for! So get that baby carrier on, and we will talk while you walk.
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Episode 6: Explaining the Disability Tax Credit
The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable credit that helps persons with disabilities who have a severe and prolonged physical or mental impairment affecting their daily lives. The credit can also help the family members who support the person with a disability to reduce the amount they may have to pay at tax time. In this episode, we chat with a CRA expert on the DTC, to help you understand the credit and the application process, and to clear up any misconceptions.
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Episode 5: How to be scam smart – Part 2
“Hello, this is the Canada Revenue Agency…” – yes, it’s really us this time! However, there are bad actors who will impersonate employees of the CRA and other government departments for fraud and scam attempts. Some scams are easy to spot, and some are not! In this episode, we continue with information to protect yourself from these attempts. On the previous episode, we met with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre for tips on protecting yourself from fraud and scams. On this episode, we now meet with a CRA expert to discuss when and how the CRA may legitimately contact taxpayers, and how the CRA helps protect your information if you were scammed. We also meet with a member of the CRA’s marketing team, to talk about our efforts to inform Canadians about scams through the Be Scam Smart escape rooms you may have seen in malls across Canada in 2024.
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Episode 4: How to be scam smart – Part 1
Did you know the Government of Canada has a department that helps police gather intelligence to protect Canadians from fraud and scams? Last year, Canadians lost $569M to fraud – and that’s just what was reported! In this episode, we get tips from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) to protect yourself from scammers. An expert from the CAFC joins us in this collaboration episode, to discuss the various fraud and scams she sees across the Government of Canada. We learn about the warning signs to look out for in fraudulent messages, the most common types of scams, and what to do if you or a family member may have been a victim to a scam.
About Taxology – The Official Canada Revenue Agency Podcast
Welcome to the Taxology podcast! Tune in to learn more about everyone's favourite topic: taxes! Whether you're starting your first job, doing your first return, or need a refresher on the basics, we've got you! Our CRA hosts talk to experts to share tips and answer top questions. We want to help you understand the basics of Canadian taxes. Podcast episodes were recorded in an unscripted, conversational environment. That means the English and French episodes do not mirror the exact same format and content, but they have been reviewed for technical accuracy.
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