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Author: Puja Tayal

Puja Tayal has been writing for Motley Fool Canada since 2020. Her love for writing inspired her to start a college newsletter. With a Bachelors's degree in Finance and Accounting and CFA Level 1, Puja strives to transform stock discussions into breakfast table chats through her articles. A movie buff and a finance geek, Puja weaves superheroes, cartoons, and novels to tell you a story touching different aspects of investing, from portfolio and tax planning to retirement savings. Follow her on Twitter for more stories.

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Tech Stocks

CRA: Are You Eligible for the Work-From-Home Tax Break?

| Puja Tayal

Have you been working from home in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? The CRA offers work-from-home tax breaks. But…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Working From Home Can Get You a Tax Break

| Puja Tayal

The COVID-19 pandemic has made work from home the new normal. Many Canadians can become eligible for the tax deductions…

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Tech Stocks

Will Justin Trudeau Will Extend CERB Beyond September?

| Puja Tayal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended the CERB by eight weeks to September as the economy needed more time to restart.…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: You Can Get Retroactive Emergency GST Credit of Up to $400

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has paid out an extra $400 in emergency GST credit in April, doubling the 2019-2020 GST credit. If…

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Ways to Avoid a $5,000 CERB Penalty

| Puja Tayal

In April, the CRA disbursed the CERB payments without stringent verification, which led to many fraudulent claims. It is now…

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Tech Stocks

WOW! This Tech Stock Converted $1,000 Into $7,700 in 10 Months

| Puja Tayal

Investors are always on the hunt for the next billion-dollar stock. Look no further. This one tech stock has converted…

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Tech Stocks

The CRA Will Pay You Retroactive CERB Payments if You Are Eligible

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving away $2,000 in CERB payments to those who are eligible between March 15 and October 3.…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: The CRA Can Take Away Your Extended CERB Payments

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the CERB payments by another eight weeks, giving you an opportunity to claim an additional $4,000…

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Dividend Stocks

$100 a Week Can Earn You $500 a Month and $75,000 in TFSA Balance

| Puja Tayal

The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the stock price of many high-quality dividend stocks. If you have $75,000 in your TFSA,…

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Tech Stocks

The CRA Can’t Take Away Your Extra $400 GST Payment

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has paid Canadians an extra $400 in GST credit as part of the COVID-19 response. This is a…

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Tech Stocks

CRA’s Extra $300 Emergency Payment: No Canadian Left Behind

| Puja Tayal

The CRA paid $300-$400 in emergency payments to all Canadian taxpayers who filed their 2018 tax returns. With this one-time,…

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Tech Stocks

CRA: 3 Things You Need to Know About the Extra $400 Emergency GSTC Payment

| Puja Tayal

The CRA paid an extra GSTC of up to $400 to Canadians as part of the COVID-19 emergency response plan.…

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Tech Stocks

One More Way CRA Can Take Back Your $2,000 CERB in October

| Puja Tayal

The CRA rewards its taxpayers. During the COVID-19 emergency, it paid taxpayers up to $2,000 in monthly CERB payments. But…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Retire Rich With Your RRSP and TFSA

| Puja Tayal

When you plan your investments, also consider the tax component. You can leverage the different tax treatment of RRSP and…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: A Million-Dollar TFSA Is Just a Decade Away

| Puja Tayal

Your TFSA is your means to make a million dollars without having to pay tax on that income. If you…

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Tech Stocks

BUY ALERT! Top 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The stocks that emerged as the beneficiaries in the coronavirus pandemic saw a correction after three months of the rally.…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Tax Savings: New $250 Canada Training Credit You Can Claim!

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has introduced a new refundable Canada Training Credit of $250, which can help you reduce your annual tax…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s the Coronavirus Stock I’d Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The coronavirus pandemic has boosted tech stocks that promote remote living. Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock rallied 200% in three months. However,…

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Tech Stocks

Attention Students: Pay $0 Tax to CRA With These Tax Breaks

| Puja Tayal

Many students barely meet their living expenses and tuition fees, as they earn low income in the initial years of…

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Tech Stocks

RESP: Invest $25,000 in 10 Annual Installments and Get $75,000

| Puja Tayal

The Canadian government allows parents and relatives to save for a child’s education through the RESP. High-growth stocks can triple…

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Tech Stocks

ALERT: Is Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock a Buy at $1,255?

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has dipped 11% from its all-time high. Is this dip a pullback before another rally or is…

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Dividend Stocks

Students Please Note: Your 2020 CRA Tax Bill Could Go Up to $2,500

| Puja Tayal

September is nearing and it’s time for students to prepare for the academic year. It's also the right time to…

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Tech Stocks

Attention Parents: The CRA Gives Up to $8,000 in Benefits for Your Five-Year Old Child

| Puja Tayal

The CRA offers up to $8,055 every year in child care benefits, tax credits, and tax savings to working parents…

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Dividend Stocks

Your TFSA Portfolio: These Dividend Aristocrats Can Earn You $5,500 a Year

| Puja Tayal

The COVID-19 pandemic has reiterated the need for passive income. You can make your TFSA portfolio earn you $5,500 a…

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Dividend Stocks

Beyond CERB: You Can Get up to $1,500 in Tax-Free CRA Cash

| Puja Tayal

Your $2,000 in monthly CERB payments will end in the next 60 days. But you can still get monthly cash…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Tax Savings: Your Children Can Save You $3,200 in Taxes

| Puja Tayal

Your children might just save you from a huge tax bill this September. The CRA offers tax deductions in child…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: Your CERB Payments Could Add $3,000 to Your Tax Bill

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gave out up to $12,000 in CERB payments to every individual. But this amount will be taxed in…

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Coronavirus

The CRA Benefits, Credits, and Support Could Add up to $26,200 for Families

| Puja Tayal

Families stay with you in thick and thin. The CRA wants to protect your family. It is offering families up…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB: The CRA Could Take Away Your $2,000 Payment

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is rectifying the faulty CERB payments it made in April-June. Check if you are eligible for the benefit,…

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Tech Stocks

Got $1,000 to Invest? Buy This 1 Prem Watsa TSX Stock

| Puja Tayal

Prem Watsa, Canada’s Warren Buffett, has his eyes set on this one TSX stock, which others consider a lost game.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: You Can Get up to $21,000 if Your Employer Is Using CEWS

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is offering the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) to encourage businesses to retain employees. The subsidy doesn’t give…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA: You Can Earn $800 in Tax-Free Income Every Month

| Puja Tayal

If you have been investing $100 every week for a long time, your investment can earn you $800 in tax-free…

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, Your $5,000 CRA Emergency Payment Can Help You Pay Your Student Loan

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is offering students a chance to earn $5,000 through volunteer work. Students can invest this money in high-growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: It’s Time to Go Back to Work Before the CRA Pulls Support

| Puja Tayal

The CRA's COVID-19 benefits will end in fewer than 60 days. It's time to get back to work or start…

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Tech Stocks

CRA for Students: You Can Get Up to $22,600 in COVID-19 Support

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the taxable and tax-free benefits for students as part of the COVID-19 support. The maximum you…

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Tech Stocks

Attention Students: The CRA Can Give You up to $7,000 in Monthly Benefits

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is offering monthly payments to students that can reach up to $7,000. This money can be your stepping…

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Energy Stocks

Buffett Is Buying Energy Stocks, and So Should You

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett announced his first major purchase of Dominion Energy Transmission after hoarding cash in the March sell-off. You should…

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Tech Stocks

It’s Time to Revise Your Stock Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the business environment. Airline stocks are showing no signs of recovery, while tech stocks are…

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Tech Stocks

These SaaS Stocks Can Convert $10,000 Into $100,000

| Puja Tayal

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the move towards digitization. The SaaS revolution can help you earn extraordinary returns if you…

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Tech Stocks

Wait: Look for These 2 Things Before Buying Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock's high price and low trading volume has made it a risky bet. Be careful before buying the…

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