How to Deal With a CRA Tax Debt Before The CRA Catches Up With You

Tax debt can be terrifying; terrifying because owing the CRA money when you can’t pay will most certainly result in collection action. Tax debt is one of the main reasons people get behind filing income tax returns. Individuals get behind...

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The Truth About Canadian Payday Loans

Canadian payday loans are a controversial topic and while they are now regulated in Ontario they still continue to be the reason that many consumers run into severe financial problems. Canadian payday loans are a type of credit product that is...

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When to Use Online Financial Calculators

Technology has brought us so many online tools for financial planning; there are online financial calculators for literally everything. Mortgage financing/refinancing, debt reduction, car payments, interest, and budgeting are all things that...

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What is the CRA Late Filing Penalty?

In Canada, if you file your income taxes late you will be subject to a CRA late filing penalty. This CRA late filing penalty can vary depending on how many times you have filed your income taxes late in the past. In addition to a CRA late...

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Filing a Consumer Proposal in Ontario – What you SHOULD know

If you are thinking about filing a consumer proposal in Ontario there is a lot that you should know. Filing a consumer proposal can be a sound option for dealing with debt depending on your personal circumstances. When making a consumer...

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Credit Card Debt Relief Scams – Buyer Beware

If you are drowning in credit card debt then there is no doubt you have been thinking about how you can get credit card debt relief. Fortunately for you there are more companies than ever before advertising credit card debt relief services...

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Dealing with Collection Agencies: Harassment and The Collection Agencies Act

In Canada, if you have a debt that goes into default, your creditor can assign your debt to a collection agency to be collected. The collection agency will then attempt to collect the debt from you. They will do this by calling you, sending...

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How to Stop a Small Claims Court Action in Canada

Bad things happen to good people, and nobody intends to run into financial problems that can lead to defaulting on obligations to credit card companies. Individuals lose jobs, income, have medical problems in the family, or separate from...

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Finding Debt Relief from Holiday Credit Card Bills

Credit cards are scary because they are easy to run up and then difficult to pay down. Did you know that last year it was reported that the average Canadian is carrying over $40,000 in unsecured debt? If you are one of these Canadians then you...

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Getting Out of Debt in the New Year

So the holidays are over and no doubt the holiday bills have started rolling in. It is easy to do serious financial damage during the holidays. Debt can take a mere couple of weeks to rack up, but can take months and even years to pay off...

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Top 5 Tips for Financial Fitness in 2013

The holidays are behind us and 2013 has officially arrived. The holidays were a time for family and cheer; the New Year is an opportunity for new beginnings. If your New Year’s resolution involves getting financially fit, then this is the...

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Small Businesses Can Be Subject to a Wage Garnishment From The CRA Too But How?

Starting a successful small business takes hard work and perseverance. Unfortunately, small business owners are one of the largest groups that find themselves with tax problems. One of the main reasons why small business owners commonly run...

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