With the COVID-19 pandemic raging on, many have been adversely affected, especially financially. Are there tax efficient ways to raise cash in these trying times? In this podcast, Ida and Gerry look at 5 ways to raise cash in a tax efficient way. Blog article: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2021/04/14/tax-efficient-cash-in-trying-times

Find out about these five lesser known eligible medical expenses in this podcast with Ida and Gerry. UFile blog article: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2021/03/31/five-little-known-medical-expenses

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work. Due to widespread unemployment because of the pandemic, many individuals worked side gigs provided by sharing economy apps, such as Uber and Skip the Dishes, to make ends meet. In this podcast, Ida and Gerry discuss the tax implication of taking on side gigs. Blog article on the topic: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2021/03/17/the-sharing-economy-and-the-pandemic

A new tax season is upon us! Find out what’s new in this year’s tax return in this podcast with Ida and Gerry. UFile blog article: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2021/02/11/tax-update-2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way people work. Gone are the office cubicles, replaced by bedrooms and kitchen tables! Starting in 2020, many Canadians will now be newly eligible to deduct their home office expenses on their tax return. What can you claim on your income tax return regarding your home office? Ida and Gerry provide the details in this podcast Detailed UFile blog article on home office expenses: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2021/01/27/home-office-expenses-and-the-pandemic

A new year is upon us! And even though everything is locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is not unfortunately: filing our tax return! What do we need to do to get ready to file our tax return? In this podcast, Ida and Gerry explain how to get organized with your tax documents, how changes in your life affect certain tax credits, and to be mindful of other notable items. UFile blog article: https://www.ufile.ca/tips-and-tools/ufile-blog/ufile-blog/2021/01/13/tax-readiness-checklist

Great news! You finished your tax return and you have a refund coming your way! How should you spend your tax refund? From repaying your debt (through the debt avalanche and debt snowball methods) to investing in your RRSP/TFSA accounts, , Gerry and Ida will explain what you should do In this podcast.

The federal government recently announced measures to support students financially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, such as the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) and Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG). What are the details of these new programs, and what other support measures has the government announced for students?

We find ourselves in unprecedented times with the COVID-19 pandemic. With fear in the air, our natural instincts tell us to sell our investments and to hoard as much cash as possible. But is that a good idea? And what are the potential tax consequences of panic selling?

The federal government has announced a new measure, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), to help workers who have been directly affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). What is it, and how does it affect you?