Home Office Expenses: What Self-Employed Calgarians Can Claim
If you run a business, consult or drive for Uber from home, part of your home costs may be deductible. Here’s how it works for the 2026 tax year. Do you qualify? As a self-employed person, you can claim business-use-of-home expenses if the space is either your principal place of business, or used only to […]
Your CRA Notice of Assessment Explained
After you file, the CRA sends a Notice of Assessment (NOA). It is the CRA’s official summary of your return, and it is worth reading carefully. What’s on the notice Account summary: whether you have a refund, a balance owing, or nothing owing. Tax assessment: the key lines from your return as the CRA assessed […]
T4, T4A, T5 and Other Tax Slips Explained (2026 Tax Year)
Every February and March, slips arrive from employers, banks and schools. Here is what the most common ones mean, so you know what to bring to your accountant. Employment and benefits T4 – Statement of Remuneration Paid: employment income, plus CPP, EI and income tax deducted from your pay. T4A – Pension, Retirement, Annuity and […]
How to Choose an Accountant in Calgary: 8 Questions to Ask
Whether you need a personal tax return done, books for a new company or help with a CRA letter, the right accountant saves you money and stress. Here are eight questions to ask before you hire an accountant in Calgary. 1. Are you a CPA, and is your firm licensed? In Alberta, the Chartered Professional […]
10 Year-End Tax Moves for Calgary Families Before December 31, 2026
Cut your 2026 taxes before December 31: FHSA, donations, medical expenses, tax-loss selling and more. Year-end tax tips from a Calgary accountant.
RRSP vs FHSA in 2027: Which Should Calgary First-Time Buyers Fund First?
RRSP or FHSA first? A Calgary accountant explains limits, deadlines and how first-time home buyers can use both for the 2026 tax year.
