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Tax Deadline April 30: The Most Common CRA Mistakes Canadians Make — and How to Avoid Them

Missed deductions, wrong SINs, unreported side income — these are the errors that delay your refund, trigger CRA letters, and quietly cost Canadians millions every year. Here's your 2026 checklist With April 30 just days away, millions of Canadians are racing to pull together slips, receipts, and records before the Canada Revenue Agency's personal income tax deadline. But filing on time and filing  correctly  are two very different things. The CRA flags thousands of returns each year for errors that are entirely preventable — errors that delay refunds, generate costly reassessments, and sometimes result in penalties that linger for months. Whether you're a first-time filer, a seasoned DIY-er, or someone handing everything to an accountant, here are the 10 most common CRA mistakes Canadians make — and exactly how to avoid each one. 1. Misunderstanding the April 30 deadline The filing deadline for most Canadians is  April 30, 2026 . Miss it when you owe money, and you'll ...
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Another Winning Week for Wall Street: Records Keep Rolling In


Wall Street wrapped up yet another triumphant week, with U.S. stocks surging to new heights. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to 5,096.27, surpassing its own record set just last week. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq composite led the charge, boasting a remarkable gain of 0.9% to reach 38,996.39, eclipsing its previous all-time high from 2021.

Market Highlights:

  1. Dell Technologies Soars: Dell Technologies stole the spotlight, rocketing an impressive 31.6%. The company reported robust profits and revenue for the latest quarter, outperforming expectations.

  2. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 Sets Records: Japanese stocks continued their meteoric rise, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 surging 1.9% to close at 39,940.00. This index recently surpassed its 1989 peak, marking a significant milestone in Japan’s financial history.

  3. Global Economic Outlook: While Japan’s unemployment rate dipped to 2.4% in January, the purchasing managers index for manufacturing activity signaled subdued demand both domestically and internationally. Investors are eagerly awaiting China’s National People’s Congress next week, where economic revitalization policies will take center stage.

  4. Asia’s Resilience: Asian markets remained resilient. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged up 0.3%, and China’s Shanghai Composite added 0.3%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.6%, while Korea’s market remained closed for a holiday.

  5. Wall Street’s Winning Streak: The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished just below its previous record, rising 0.1% to 38,996.39. Wall Street’s unwavering momentum continues, with the S&P 500 celebrating its 16th winning week in the last 18.

As the bull market charges ahead, investors remain cautiously optimistic. Will this winning streak persist? Only time will tell, but for now, Wall Street revels in its record-breaking achievements. 

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