497 – How to file taxes and get your my CRA account 2024

Top tips on how to file taxes. How to file taxes in Canada, setup your CRA my account, deadlines, government benefits and how to receive your refund with no additional fees. We also discuss tax discounting services, the importance of gathering all your documents, claiming all legitimate deductions such as moving expenses and tuition and notifying CRA of any changes such as your marital status, address, etc.  Tune in for great practical advice and recommendations on which tools to use to file your taxes for free in 2024. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Why should you file your taxes? 06:07 - Government benefits 08:30 - Deadlines 14:52 - Set up for CRA my account 24:20 - Do your taxes yourself and file for free 26:54 - Notify CRA of any changes 27:46 - Tax discounting services 32:24 - What if you cannot afford to pay your tax debts? Related Links: Avoid Instant Cash Back: https://www.hoyes.com/blog/instant-cash-back-on-tax-refunds-is-it-worth-it/ Tax Debt Relief in Canada: https://www.hoyes.com/debt-relief/tax-debt/ Tax Returns Not Filed Because You Are Afraid You Have Tax Debts?: https://www.hoyes.com/blog/tax-returns-not-filed/ Income Taxes and Bankruptcy - What You Need to Know: https://www.hoyes.com/blog/income-taxes-and-bankruptcy-what-you-need-to-know/ CRA – My Account for Individuals: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/digital-services-individuals/account-individuals.html CRA – Due Dates and Payment Dates: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/important-dates-individuals.html CRA - Interest and Penalties on Late Taxes: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/interest-penalties/late-filing-penalty.html CRA – Prescribed Interest Rates: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/prescribed-interest-rates.html CRA – Tax Credits and Benefits for Individuals: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/child-and-family-benefits.html CRA – Child and Family Benefits Calculator: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-family-benefits-calculator.html CRA - Tuition Tax Credit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-32300-your-tuition-education-textbook-amounts/eligible-tuition-fees.html CRA - Free Tax Filing Software: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/digital-services-individuals/netfile-overview/certified-software-netfile-program.html