UFile Podcast

Filing your tax return doesn’t have to be stressful—but small mistakes can lead to delays, missed refunds, or unexpected notices. In this episode, we break down the most common tax filing errors people make and show you how to avoid them. From forgotten slips and incorrect personal information to overlooked deductions and credits, we’ll walk you through what trips up taxpayers most often—and how to file with confidence.

Whether you’re filing on your own or using tax software, this episode is packed with practical tips and expert insights to help you submit an accurate return and make the most of tax season.

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There are a multitude of deductions that are found on the tax return that can help you reduce your tax bill. Let’s look at some of the more useful ones.

Link to the blog: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2026/02/20/top-deductions-on-your-tax-return

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Important tax changes are coming for 2025 – We’ve rounded up the biggest updates affecting your wallet this year — and what they mean for your next return.

Blog article: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2026/02/12/tax-update-2025

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RRSP loans can make sense as a tool to supercharge your RRSP contributions. Let’s look at the pros and cons of RRSP loans and if they’re worthwhile.

Blog article:https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2026/01/26/do-rrsp-loans-make-sense

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Top family tax credits and benefits

In this podcast, Gerry and Ida will discuss some of the top family tax credits and benefits.

Canada Child Benefit

Child Care expenses

Spousal amount and eligible dependant

Disabled child or spouse (Disability Tax Credit)

Detailed blog article on this topic: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2024/03/25/top-family-credits-and-benefits

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In this podcast, Ida and Gerry will compare all three registered accounts offered by the federal government: RRSP, TFSA, and FHSA

*Introduction

*Basic characteristics

*Eligibility

*Contributions

*Contribution limits when withdrawing

*Expiry of accounts

*Transfers between accounts

*Conclusion

Detailed blog article on this topic: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2024/02/21/comparing-the-rrsp-and-the-tfsa-with-the-fhsa

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Tax update 2023

In this podcast, Ida and Gerry discuss the upcoming tax changes for the 2023 tax return.

Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

Canada Worker's Benefit (CWB) advance payments

Residential property flipping rule

Multigenerational home renovation tax credit

Tradesperson tools expense deduction

Home office expenses - flat-rate method

Tax rate reduction - Quebec

Link of detailed blog article: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2024/02/07/tax-update-2023

UFile - Your taxes, your way

In this podcast, Ida and Gerry will discuss five overlooked tax deductions and credits:

Moving expenses

Carryforwards

Carrybacks (retroactive claims)

Medical expenses

Disability tax credit

Detailed blog article on this topic: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2023/04/18/five-overlooked-tax-deductions-and-credits

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In this podcast, Ida and Gerry discuss the components of the Canada Affordability Plan. The components are:

Doubling of the GST credit

Canada Dental benefit

Canada Housing Benefit

Blog article detailing the plan: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2023/01/10/canada-s-affordability-plan

UFile – Your Taxes, your way

In this podcast, Ida and Gerry will describe the upcoming tax changes for 2022 (and some for 2023). The changes that will be covered are:

Tax-free first home savings account (FHSA)

Labour Mobility Deduction (LMD)

Home Buyer’s amount

Home accessibility tax credit

Doubling of the GST credit

Canada Dental Benefit

Canada Housing Benefit

Immediate expensing of depreciable property

Canada Worker’s Benefit (CWB)

Staycation credit (Ontario)

Blog article detailing the tax changes: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2023/02/15/tax-update-2022

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