
Real Tax News - Episode #12 - Tips and Traps in Filing Your Own Tax Return
04/24/25 • 20 min
In this week's episode we discuss:
Should you file your own tax return?
What are the issues to watch for when using tax software?
Driving your tax software - why learning about tax filing rules is a great investment
Often missed medical expenses software can’t know about
Tax avenues designed for young people to build wealth
Opportunities for home ownership – innovative investment options
Preparing for the Homeownership “burn rate” – how to plan to managing the costs
In this week's episode we discuss:
Should you file your own tax return?
What are the issues to watch for when using tax software?
Driving your tax software - why learning about tax filing rules is a great investment
Often missed medical expenses software can’t know about
Tax avenues designed for young people to build wealth
Opportunities for home ownership – innovative investment options
Preparing for the Homeownership “burn rate” – how to plan to managing the costs
Previous Episode

Real Tax News - Episode #11 - The Link Between Elections, GDP, and Taxes
In this week's episode we discuss:
Interviewing Your MPs – Pre and Post Election
The Link Between GDP and Taxes
What is a Recession? Why do we need to know? How do we prepare for It?
Are Canadians good at making a financial pivot?
What to do when there is job loss or change?
How to upskill for a new economy and weather unemployment threats?
Small business start-ups – things to know to increase success rates
Things to think about when a business closes down
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Real Tax News - Episode #13 - Leverage Tax Rebates and Refunds
In this week's episode we discuss:
The Last Carbon Tax Rebate - What to do with the Windfall
Options for Reinvesting Rebates and Refunds
How Your Age and Net Income Affects Investment Choices
Good Debt vs Bad Debt – What’s Your Order?
Government Debt – Who Pays and Why it Matters
Economic Growth Helps – Discussions for Taxpayers and their MPs
What is Brain Drain?
Medical Expenses – Who Should Claim Them?
What Medical Expenses are You Missing?
Claiming the Disability Tax Credit
The Burden of Proof & Self-Assessment
Adjusting Returns for Missed Tax Breaks
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