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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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Wall Street Mixed as Red-Hot Chipmaker Nvidia Claws Back Losses

 

World stocks experienced mixed performance today, with Wall Street showing a quiet and varied session. The red-hot chipmaker Nvidia, which had seen a meteoric rise in recent weeks, contributed to the market’s mixed sentiment.

Nvidia’s Recovery

  • Nvidia’s stock rose 2.2% before the opening bell, signaling a partial recovery from its recent losses. The frenzy over artificial intelligence (AI) that had propelled Nvidia’s stock to new heights appeared to be cooling down.
  • Just last week, Nvidia briefly overtook Microsoft as Wall Street’s most valuable company. However, in the past three days, it had declined nearly 13%.

Other Market Highlights

  • Microsoft: Shares of Microsoft remained essentially flat after the European Union accused the software giant of violating antitrust rules related to its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app.
  • SolarEdge: Solar panel manufacturer SolarEdge faced challenges, with its stock tumbling more than 17% before the bell. Customer PM&M Electric, owing SolarEdge over $11 million, filed for bankruptcy. Additionally, SolarEdge announced plans to raise $300 million through the sale of convertible senior notes.
  • Epac: Toolmaker Epac slid more than 9% due to missed third-quarter sales targets and lower-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue guidance.
  • Consumer Confidence Report: Later today, the Conference Board will release the latest consumer confidence report. In May, U.S. consumers showed increased confidence despite elevated inflation and high interest rates.
  • Global Markets: In Europe, France’s CAC 40 lost 0.8%, Germany’s DAX sank 1%, and Britain’s FTSE 100 was 0.2% lower. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 1%, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong recovered most of its daytime losses to end 0.3% higher.

Conclusion

Today’s market reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with Nvidia’s performance closely watched. 

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