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04/17/2026

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit one-time top-up payment to make groceries and other essentials more affordable is coming June 5

04/17/2026

If you were notified that you marital status or address had changed but it didn't, can you let me know?

03/07/2026

It's class time. After I efile returns, your documents are emailed to you. You need to download them the way you do your T183.
I have so many requests long after your returns have been efiled, asking for your documents. Please download them. I just might start charging a fee if I have to send them to you.

03/04/2026

I won't be answering mgs before 5 each day. It takes my time away from doing your income tax.

Thank you!!

03/02/2026

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, is back, with changes.

As of February 13, 2026, the Government of Canada has passed legislation (Bill C-19) to implement the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which rebrands and expands the existing GST/HST credit.

The benefit includes two main components:
One-time Top-up Payment: A lump-sum payment equal to 50% of the annual 2025–26 GST credit value. This will be issued to eligible recipients of the January 2026 GST/HST credit payment no later than June 2026.
Long-term 25% Increase: Starting in July 2026, regular quarterly payments will increase by 25% for a period of five years.

02/11/2026

Tax season is coming quickly. Please ensure you know what slips you should have, and
make sure I have them before I file.
***Keep in mind that RRSP contributions are always late to be uploaded to CRA.
If you went to school, you will have a
T2202.
If you received the Canada Workers Benifit last year, you will have an RC 210
Medical- rather than add up all the receipts from your drug store, have them print off a summary.
That's it for now.
Let's work together because I tend to get cranky.

02/08/2026

If you email me and don't hear back, it may be going to spam. Contact me on here, or text 902-305-4880

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02/02/2026

Notice of Proposed Settlement and Settlement Approval Hearing
Your legal rights may be affected.
Did you receive notice or have reason to believe that you may have experienced a privacy breach between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 with respect to your personal or financial information while using a Government of Canada Online Account (Canada Revenue Agency’s “My Account”, “My Services Canada” account, or other online government accounts where the account is accessed using a GCKey)?

Why did I get this Notice?
All persons whose personal or financial information in their Government of Canada Online Account was disclosed to a third party without authorization between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020 (the “Data Breach”) have the right to know about a proposed settlement that has been reached in Sweet v. His Majesty the King, Federal Court File No. T-980-20 (“Sweet Class Action”).

“Government of Canada Online Account” means:

Canada Revenue Agency account;
My Service Canada account; or
another Government of Canada online account, where that account is accessed using the Government of Canada Branded Credential Service (GCKey).
On August 25, 2022, the Federal Court certified the Sweet Class Action.

Obtain a copy of the Court’s order on the Sweet Class Action.

The proposed settlement of the Class Action must be approved by the Court to become legally binding. The proposed settlement is a compromise of disputed claims and is not an admission of liability or wrongdoing or fault by any of the Defendants.

A hearing to determine if the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Class Members (“Approval Hearing”) is scheduled to take place on March 31, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. PT at the Federal Court in Vancouver, BC, and by videoconference via Teams. At the Approval Hearing, the Court will also determine whether the fees and disbursements sought by class counsel and the honoraria payments proposed for the current and former representative plaintiffs (discussed below under the heading, “What are the legal fee arrangements?”) are fair and reasonable.

The Plaintiff who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Class Members is Todd Sweet (called the “Representative Plaintiff”).

The lawyers for the Class are Rice Harbut Elliott LLP (“Class Counsel”).

What is the Class Action about?
Among other things, the Plaintiff alleges that the Government of Canada breached class members’ privacy by not properly safeguarding confidential personal and financial information accessed electronically using various online government portals. The Plaintiff alleges that these inadequate safeguards allowed bad actors to access the online accounts of Canadians absent their consent, view confidential and private details and, in some cases, apply for CERB benefits. The Government of Canada denies that it did anything wrong.

The Plaintiff is asking the Court to approve the proposed settlement agreement reached between the parties.

Who are the Class Members affected by the proposed settlement?
The Class consists of:

All persons whose personal or financial information in their Government of Canada Online Account was disclosed to a third party without authorization between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, including Excluded Persons.

“Government of Canada Online Account” means:

Canada Revenue Agency account;
My Service Canada account; or
another Government of Canada online account, where that account is accessed using the Government of Canada Branded Credential Service (GCKey).
“Excluded Persons” means all persons who contacted Murphy Battista LLP about the CRA privacy breach class action, with Federal Court file number T-982-20 prior to June 24, 2021.

If you meet the definition above, you are a Class Member. For greater clarity, even if you meet the definition of “Excluded Persons” in the definition above, you are a Class Member and your rights are affected by the proposed settlement.

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01/10/2026

I didn't retire and I didn't run away from home, so I'll be doing taxes again this year!
Here is my price list. I had to put them up a bit.

YOUR OFFICE OR MINE
2026 PRICE LIST
FOR
2025 TAX YEAR
Prices subject to change if there are excessive T- slips.
Single person $45
Couple $70
Extra Charge for:
T2091/Schedule 3 -$35
T2125 (Business or Commission) $55
T776 (Rental) $35
Schedule 3 for T5008 $35
(After 6 T5008s it costs $15 for 2 sheets, 3 to a sheet)
Deemed and Factual Couple $130 Single $75
Quebec $70- Couple
Purolator extra.
*******(Only If more than 6 T5008s)
*******(Any bookkeeping required $25 per hour.)

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11/26/2025

Misinformation:
There are so many fake information pages out there, please do not believe them! If you are hearing rumors about a benefit, check only on Canada.ca.
To be clear:
There was NO Canada Carbon Rebate arriving on November 22.
There was no $1000.00 grocery rebate arriving on November 21.

These are the only benefits!
Canada child benefit (CCB)
Goods and services tax / harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit
Ontario trillium benefit (OTB)-
Advanced Canada workers benefit (ACWB)
Alberta child and family benefit (ACFB)

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10/19/2025

I get enquires regularly about grocery rebates etc. Here is a good document outlining the "current" fake benefits plus info on scams. Pay attention, people make a living taking your money!

Fake government benefit payments
Scam type: Website

Description
There is disinformation on websites claiming the Government of Canada has introduced several new benefits or payments.

There is no new $680 one-time payment for rent support
There is no payment of $533 for inflation relief
There is no $3900 one-time payment to help with the rising costs of essentials
What to do
Avoid disinformation about government benefits by referring to official Government of Canada web pages and your provincial or territorial government’s official web pages
Learn more about online disinformation
Refer to the Government of Canada information: Benefits or the Benefits Finder

Grocery Rebate scam
Scam type: Email | Text message | Instant message

Description
There is disinformation online and messages circulating that claim individuals can apply for a new Grocery Rebate.

There is no new Grocery Rebate.
It was a one-time payment issued in July 2023, calculated based on a family’s situation in January 2023 and their 2021 adjusted family net income.
What to do
Do not click on any links or provide information to apply for any new Grocery Rebate.
Canada Carbon Rebate scam
Scam type: Email | Text message

Description
A text message or email claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a link to the Canada Carbon Rebate. It may include images copied from Government of Canada social media accounts.

What to do
Do not click on the link or reply to the message
Refer to the CRA's information: Canada Carbon Rebate

Fraudulent CRA payment scam by text message
Scam type: Text message

Description
A text message of an image with the Government of Canada logo claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offering a fraudulent Interac® e-transfer deposit. Following the image, a separate text message containing a link to a realistic impersonation of a sign-in portal for financial institutions is sent.

What to do
Do not reply to the text message, or click on any link provided
Do not provide any personal or account information
Recovery room scams
Scam type: Email | Text message | Instant message | Letter

Description
Messages target individuals who have already lost funds to a scam, promising to help them recover it. However, these messages are actually attempting to steal more money or your personal information.

They often request that you first make a deposit or provide information before you can receive recovered funds. Scammers may include documents impersonating law enforcement, government agencies or regulators to build trust.

What to do
Do not pay any fees or provide information
Report fraud to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Refer to the Canadian Securities Administrators’ information: Avoiding Fraud

EFILE accounts scam
Scam type: Email | Text message | Instant message

Description
Messages targeting tax preparation service providers and discounters are asking recipients to sign conditions for maintaining their EFILE accounts. There is a button or link that leads to a fake EFILE Sign in page, which looks very similar to the actual EFILE Sign in page.

What to do
Do not click any buttons, links, or reply to the message
Only access the EFILE Sign in page from official Canada.ca pages
Refer to the CRA's information: EFILE for electronic filers

Phone call from an official-looking number demanding payment
Scam type: Phone call

Description
Scammers claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will call to demand payment or request information. They may spoof a local number, or an official number for law enforcement or even the CRA, to make it appear legitimate as though the call is coming from that number.

What to do
Do not provide any personal or financial information
Hang up and contact the CRA directly for any tax-related matters
Identity theft and fraudulent tax returns
Scam type: Identity theft

Description
Scammers acquire personal information (such as user ID and passwords), and file fake tax returns in your name. This is referred to as identity theft and targets all Canadians.

You may notice:

A change on your account
An email notification saying your account has been modified
A delay in receiving credits or refunds
Difficulty filing your tax return online
What to do
Check your account for any unauthorized changes
If any are found, contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as soon as possible
Refer to the CRA's information: Report a scam or identity theft

Document review scam
Scam type: Email

Description
An email stating you have received a tax return document to review that has a button or link to review the document. These are phishing scams attempting to collect your personal, financial, or login information after you click the link. Remember:

The CRA will notify you by email when something is available to view in your CRA My Account.
Those notification emails will not contain a button or link asking you to fill in an online form with personal or financial details.
What to do
Do not click any buttons, links, or reply to the message.
Do not share any personal or financial information.
Refer to the CRA's information: Email notifications from the CRA

Low income seniors scam
Scam types: Instant message

Description
A scam aimed at seniors is claiming the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is sending extra payments to low income seniors. Websites with false information describe benefits and some contain links to join Telegram or WhatsApp instant messaging groups.

What to do
Do not click on any links
Do not join any instant messaging group
Only refer to official Government of Canada web pages and your provincial or territorial government’s official web pages for information about government benefits.

Refer to the Government of Canada's information: Benefits or the Benefits Finder

Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security scam
Scam type: Text message

Description
Fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding a line from the taxpayer’s most recent tax assessment, asking the taxpayer to respond “Y” for yes to resolve the issue. The text message scam then sends the recipient a fake CPP-related hyperlink, which takes them to a realistic impersonation of the CRA and banking websites, asking for personal information to sign in to the fraudulent website.

What to do
Do not provide any personal or financial information
Do not click the link or reply to the message
Messages containing personal information
Scam type: Text message

Description
Message claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), requests a payment or contains a link. It contains personal information such as, your name, date of birth, or Social Insurance Number.

What to do
Do not provide any personal or financial information
Do not click the link or reply to the message
Emergency or disaster benefit scam
Scam types: Text message | Email | Instant message

Description
Message claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) with a link to emergency benefits. Targeting people who are impacted by emergencies or disasters.

What to do
Do not click on the link or reply to the message
Refer to Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC's) information: Help for individuals affected by hazardous weather and natural disasters

Cryptocurrency scam
Scam type: Phone call

Description
Claiming to work for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the scammer calls requesting money be transferred by cryptocurrency to cancel a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) warrant for your arrest. Pretending to be the RCMP, the scammer calls back to instruct you to transfer money from your bank account to cancel the arrest warrant. They promise to return your money once your name is cleared. The scammer provides phone numbers and passwords to deposit money into a local coin machine or cryptocurrency terminal.

What to do
Do not provide any personal or financial information
Hang up if the caller requests money
Verify the caller is from the CRA
Refer to the CRA's information: Verify it's the CRA calling

GST/HST tax refund / credit scam
Scam types: Text message | Email

Description
Claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the scammer sends you a text message or an email about giving you a GST/HST tax refund or credit. You are asked to provide personal information to proceed. Scammer asks you to reply or click on a link to complete an application form with an urgent deadline to receive your refund or credit.

What to do
Do not click on the link or reply to the message
Do not send any personal or financial information
Refer to the CRA's information: GST/HST credit

Scam to access your CRA accounts
Scam type: Text message

Description
Scammer sends a text message claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to gain access to your CRA accounts. Message will say there is an error with your account which will need to be updated. You are asked to text back "HELP" and then may be asked to provide personal information.

What to do
Do not click on the link or reply to the message
Do not send any personal or financial information
Phishing scam to offer a refund
Scam types: Text message | Email

Description
Phishing scam impersonating the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to offer fake refunds to Canadians. Scammers will use a fake CRA email address or phone number to offer a refund. The message says the CRA owes you a refund and will ask you to click on a link to provide:

Personal information such as your social insurance number, date of birth or your name
Online banking information to accept the refund by e-transfer
What to do
Do not click any links or reply to the message
Do not send any personal or financial information

06/12/2025

Well Friends, once again I have disappointed my lovely wife, Mll Jenn. I have NOT sold out of the $10 mystery and now she is asking me nicely to put them away because they're taking up space on the kitchen table. Please, please, PLEASE, help me out.

If you haven't purchased a bag and want one, send me a message! If you have purchased a bag and want more, send me a message. If you don't want to purchase a bag, but still think I'm a pretty cool guy and want me to be able to pay bills this month, please like and share and comment and just help get the news out there.

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