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Understanding tax Filing a return correctly and taking advantage of the tax deductions and credits available to you can reduce the amount of tax you pay. Find out how.

5 reasons to file a tax return

5 common mistakes to avoid

How to avoid a tax audit

Income tax basics

Chapter 1:
How income tax works
Chapter 2:
Reducing the tax taken from your pay cheque

Your tax return

Chapter 1:
5 reasons to file a tax return
Chapter 2:
Preparing and filing your tax return
Chapter 3:
Penalties for filing late returns
Chapter 4:
Penalties for not reporting your income
Chapter 5:
5 common mistakes to avoid
Chapter 6:
Making changes to your return
Chapter 7:
If the CRA contacts you about your return
Chapter 8:
How to avoid a tax audit
Chapter 9:
If you don't pay your tax bill
Chapter 10:
If you disagree with your tax assessment
Chapter 11:
Filing a final return

Tax credits and deductions

Chapter 1:
RRSP and TFSA contributions
Chapter 2:
Charitable donations
Chapter 3:
Medical and attendant care expenses
Chapter 4:
Students and tax
Chapter 5:
Parents and tax
Chapter 6:
Homeowners and tax
Chapter 7:
Seniors and tax
Chapter 8:
Caregivers and tax
Chapter 9:
Investors and tax
Chapter 10:
The self-employed and tax

2011 tax changes

Chapter 1:
New in personal taxes
Chapter 2:
New for investors
Chapter 3:
New for business owners and corporations