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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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Bitcoin Surges to New Heights: Record Highs Amidst Dollar Weakness

 


Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, has achieved a remarkable milestone, soaring past $72,000 for the first time. This surge marks the sixth consecutive day of gains, propelling its year-to-date rally to an impressive 70%. The driving force behind this ascent? Massive inflows into US exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Market Insights

  • Bitcoin’s Rally: The virtual currency surged by as much as 4%, reaching a peak of $72,234 on Monday. Notably, smaller tokens like Ether, Solana, and Avalanche also experienced gains.
  • Institutional Interest: Investors have poured nearly $10 billion into a batch of new Bitcoin ETFs since their launch in the US just two months ago. This influx has ignited a broad surge across crypto markets.
  • Global Acceptance: The London Stock Exchange has confirmed its acceptance of applications for admitting Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded notes. Additionally, Thailand’s securities regulator has granted retail investors permission to buy overseas crypto ETFs.
  • Technical Indicators: Other bullish signals include the upcoming quadrennial “halving” event scheduled for April, which will reduce Bitcoin’s supply growth by half. Furthermore, growing open interest in Chicago-based CME Group’s Bitcoin futures market and a rebound in the funding rate indicate heightened interest from both institutional and retail traders.

As Bitcoin continues its meteoric rise, all eyes remain on the crypto landscape. 


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