education tax credits

The ABCs of Education Tax Credits

Back-to-school season not only means a lot of expenses, but also potential education tax credits depending on the situation. We often receive questions about what families can and cannot claim – and the answers sometimes surprise parents. Most students fall into one of these categories: Public school: Unfortunately, fees for supplies, field trips or extracurricular…

making donations for BC wildfire and other causes

The Ins and Outs of Making Donations

Wildfires have sparked evacuations of several B.C. communities this summer. With many people forced to leave their own homes, they’ve needed to rely on assistance from family, friends, strangers and charitable organizations like the Canadian Red Cross. While most people donate out of good will, there are also opportunities for making donations and using them…