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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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Trump's AI-Generated Pope Image Sparks Controversy Online

 

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred debate after posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope. The image, which first appeared on Trump's Truth Social account and was later shared by the official White House social media account, has drawn mixed reactions from the public and religious communities.

The timing of the post has added to the controversy, as it comes just days before the Vatican's conclave to elect a new Pope following the passing of Pope Francis. Many Catholics and religious leaders have criticized the image, calling it disrespectful and inappropriate during a period of mourning. The New York State Catholic Conference, which represents bishops in New York, condemned the post, stating, "There is nothing clever or funny about this image, Mr. President. We just buried our beloved Pope Francis and the cardinals are about to enter a solemn conclave to elect a new successor of St. Peter. Do not mock us".

Trump, who attended Pope Francis' funeral in Rome last week, has previously joked about wanting to be Pope, further fueling reactions to the AI-generated image. While some of his supporters defended the post as a harmless joke, others saw it as another example of Trump's unconventional approach to public discourse.

The Vatican has declined to comment on the image, and discussions continue online about the implications of AI-generated content in political and religious spaces. As the conclave approaches, the controversy surrounding Trump's post remains a hot topic of debate.

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