Last-minute tax questions? Ask our expert
April 30 is the last day to submit your personal income taxes. Have any last-minute questions? Cleo Hamel, a senior tax analyst with H&R Block, is here to help you navigate through the tax maze.
What: Tax chat
When: Friday, April 26, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
How to participate: Send in your questions beforehand here or post your questions on our Facebook page. You can also participate in the live chat by returning to this page on April 26 between 12:30 and 1:30.
Posted by: Chris | Apr 25, 2021 12:25:14 PM
Four questions:
I have been filing my paper tax returns for a number of years now but there are a number of tax software programs out there such as the recommended Turbo Tax, but there also exists some free software. What is the best free alternative? I have heard Studio Tax is really good, would you recommend it?
I didn't get, or lost my T4e from last year and EI phone lines are too busy. I know exactly how much I received on EI and how much they took off for federal tax + or - $20. Is it okay to enter the values (I know where they go) and send in my tax forms without my T4e?
For donations how many years can I go back if I haven't filed it on a previous tax return?
Similarly for child activity and arts credits how far back can I go?
Posted by: charan suagh | Apr 25, 2021 12:44:52 PM
My husband is retired and am employed. he rents his taxi plate. eventually this plate will be sold to transferred to our son.
Please advise if claiming CCA on the plate will have tax consequences at the time of sale. If he does not claime CCA his other old age benefits are reduced or eliminated.
Posted by: Charles | Apr 25, 2021 5:13:59 PM
My mother passed away last year in the United States. I received a lump sum payment from her employer through the company's Group Life Insurance policy. Is it correct that I have to declare any amount above $10 000 as income in CDN dollars or is the total amount exempt from being taxed because it is an inheritance?
Posted by: charan Suagh | Apr 26, 2021 12:44:21 PM
My husband is retired and am employed. he rents his taxi plate. eventually this plate will be sold or transferred to our son.
Please advise if claiming CCA on the plate will have tax consequences at the time of sale. If he does not claime CCA his other old age benefits are reduced or eliminated.
Posted by: Virginia | Apr 26, 2021 12:53:59 PM
Can a gym membership be claimed as deduction under the organised sports credit?
Posted by: Dennis | Apr 26, 2021 1:23:51 PM
Hi,
I have a nephew who came to Canada as international student. He lives with us and currently he’s in grade 12 and this coming September he’ll be in the University. Can I declare him as my addition dependent?
Posted by: Pei Zhang | Apr 26, 2021 1:29:14 PM
Hi, I have a small question regarding moving expense. Last year June, I moved from QC to AB for hunting a job. After few months, I had a job. However, my whole yr salary is around both federal and provincial personal credit. If I put my moving expense, all deductions are wasted. Could I safe my moving expense for 2013 income tax rather than 2012?
Thanks.