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Estimate Your 2026 Tax Refund Before You File

Canadian Tax Refund Estimator 2026, Ontario edition Most of us find out what we’ll get back (or owe) only after filing. This year you can know in advance, and still do something about it. What’s different for 2026 The lowest federal tax rate is now 14% , down from 15%. The federal basic personal amount rose to $16,452 , and the brackets were indexed up 2% for inflation. Ontario’s brackets moved too, and CPP and EI limits changed. Together, that shifts your bill, so last year’s numbers won’t predict this year’s refund. The RRSP deadline is March 1, 2027 Contributions made by March 1, 2027 can be deducted on your 2026 return. At the lowest federal and Ontario rates, every $1,000 you contribute saves roughly $190 in tax, and more if your income is higher. The sooner you know your number, the easier it is to decide how much to put in. Run your numbers in minutes I built a simple Ontario spreadsheet for exactly this. Fill in the yellow cells, and it works out: Your federal and Ontario tax u...
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Israeli Army Orders Evacuation of Gaza City Suburb, Triggering Mass Displacement

 


The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for a suburb of Gaza City, prompting thousands of residents to flee their homes amid fears of intensified military operations. The order, delivered via leaflets and loudspeaker announcements, directed residents to move south, citing the need to target Hamas infrastructure in the area.

The evacuation adds to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over a million people have already been displaced since the conflict began. Families are scrambling to find shelter in overcrowded areas as food, water, and medical supplies run dangerously low.

“This is a nightmare. We don’t know where to go, and there’s no safe place,” said a resident forced to leave his home.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) maintain that the evacuation is necessary to minimize civilian casualties during their military operations. However, international organizations have criticized the move, warning that it exacerbates the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and places additional strain on relief efforts.

As calls for a cease-fire grow louder, the mass displacement highlights the urgency of finding a resolution to the escalating conflict.



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