Claude Lavoie is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. He was director-general of economic studies and policy analysis at the Department of Finance from 2008 to 2023. Facing mounting ...

We break down the definitions and eligibility rules for the five IRS filing statuses to help you maximize your refund this tax season. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance writer, content marketing ...

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s boost to the GST credit is the latest in a litany of federal and provincial temporary measures deployed in recent years to combat high living costs. But compared with ...

As Budget 2026 approaches, one idea is quietly gaining traction in policy circles and among taxpayers — can personal income tax be simplified the way Goods and Services Tax (GST) was streamlined over ...

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Engaging an accountant for GST return filing is not just about compliance; it's about leveraging expertise to optimize financial processes and strategic planning. Accountants bring a wealth of ...

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a unified, indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services from manufacturers to consumers. The tax is collected at every stage of the supply chain, with a ...

Americans should take the next couple of weeks to get their tax documents in order if they want to be among the first to file their taxes (and get their refunds) when tax season opens on January 26, ...

Taxpayers eager to receive their tax refunds should mark Jan. 26, 2026, on their calendars, as the IRS said Thursday it will begin accepting federal income tax filings on that date. Annual tax refunds ...

Businesses can begin filing tax returns electronically next week, the IRS said Tuesday. Acceptance of returns will begin Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. ET, the IRS said in an alert. Starting Jan. 18, five ...

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...

As 2026 begins, XRP ETFs have delivered the most compelling institutional adoption story in crypto—yet price hasn’t followed. In just 50 days since launching mid-November 2025, these products absorbed ...