
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.
Website: https://www.ufile.ca/
Apr 24
23 min

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
Website: https://www.ufile.ca/
Apr 13
19 min

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
website: https://www.ufile.ca/ufile
Mar 4
28 min

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
Website: https://www.ufile.ca/ufile
Feb 9
21 min

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
UFile – Your taxes, your way – www.ufile.ca
Apr 18, 2024
24 min

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
UFile – Your taxes, your way – www.ufile.ca
Mar 22, 2024
32 min

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
Feb 14, 2024
31 min

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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Apr 19, 2023
20 min

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
Mar 27, 2023
16 min

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
UFile - your taxes, your way : www.ufile.ca
Feb 16, 2023
29 min
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