The best ways to contact the CRA for personal taxes
For most personal tax questions, start with your CRA My Account, then call 1-800-959-8281 if the answer isn’t there. The line is open…
Understanding the Cost of Living in Toronto
These articles explain what drives the cost of living in Toronto. Topics include property tax, land transfer tax, foreign buyer rules, HST, CRA filing and crypto reporting.
Each article names its official sources. Each one links to a calculator that does the arithmetic. Pick a topic below or open a calculator for a number.
How to change a filed tax return and file on paper
If you’ve already filed and spot a mistake, wait for your notice of assessment, then use Change My Return in CRA My Account. Most online…
What to expect if the CRA reviews or audits your return
Most CRA contact about a personal return is a review, not an audit. A review is a request to prove a specific claim, usually a deduction or…
What to do when a T4 slip is missing or late
Employers have to give you a T4 slip by the last day of February after the tax year ends. If it hasn’t turned up by then, ask your…
How to check and challenge your MPAC property assessment
Your MPAC property assessment is the value MPAC puts on your home, and it feeds directly into your property tax bill. If you think it’s…
First-time buyer land transfer tax rebates in Toronto
First-time buyers in Toronto can get back up to $4,000 of Ontario land transfer tax and up to $4,475 of Toronto’s municipal tax. That is…
CRA Voluntary Disclosures Program: Who Qualifies and How
The Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) lets you correct a tax mistake with the CRA before it finds the mistake itself, and in return the CRA…
How to dispute a Toronto parking ticket in 2026
You have 15 days from the date on a Toronto parking ticket to pay it or ask for a screening review. Toronto no longer runs the old early…
How to file several years of overdue tax returns
You can still file returns for old years, and you should do it before the CRA asks. The CRA accepts tax software for 2018 to 2025 and paper…
Filing your own tax return in Ontario versus hiring help
Most people with a job, a T4 and a few common deductions can file their own return safely, and many can do it for free. A professional starts…