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❤️🇨🇦 T.U.A. IS RUNNING FOR A CAUSE!

On September 20th, The Urban Accountant team will be joining the Terry Fox Run in Port Credit, Mississauga to walk, run, and come together in support of cancer research.

📍 JC Saddington Park , 53 Lake Street
 ⏰ Start time: 9:15 AM

Want to join our team? Registration is FREE, and everyone is welcome.. walkers, runners, rollers, and cyclists!

Can’t make it but still want to support the cause? You can also make a donation to our team!

👇 Comment “TERRY FOX” and we’ll send you the link to join the T.U.A. team or make a donation.

Let’s come together as a community and honour Terry Fox’s incredible legacy 🇨🇦❤️

🎓 Are you or your child heading back to school? Don’t forget about your taxes!

As students head back to college and university, now is a great time to start organizing the documents you may need for tax season.

📚 Students:
 ✔️ Keep your tuition documentation/T2202
 ✔️ Keep track of eligible tuition fees
 ✔️ Don’t assume every school-related expense is automatically deductible (Unsure? No problem. Book a free consultation with us!)

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents:
 ✔️ Keep your daycare and childcare receipts
 ✔️ Eligible childcare expenses may be claimable on your tax return

A little organization now can save you a lot of stress later. Tax season will be here before you know it!
Wishing all students, parents, and educators a successful school year. ❤️

The Urban Accountant… here to help you navigate your taxes with confidence.

🇨🇦 TARIFF WAR: HOW COULD IT AFFECT CANADIANS?

Tariffs don’t just affect governments and businesses, they can have a ripple effect on everyday Canadians.

From higher costs for imported products and business supplies to potential impacts on workers, the effects can reach across different industries.

The Canadian government has announced a $7.5 billion support package to help Canadian businesses and workers respond to the impact of U.S. tariffs.

Support can include:
🏢 Financing and loans for businesses
📈 Funding to help businesses adapt and diversify
🌎 Support for finding new markets
👷 Training and employment support for affected workers

But here’s the catch: not every program is available to everyone. Eligibility can depend on your business, industry, and circumstances.

Not sure how tariffs could affect you or what support may be available? Book a FREE consultation with T.U.A. We’re here to help you understand your options and navigate the process.

📲 Comment “BOOK” or visit the link in bio to get started!

🇨🇦 DID YOU KNOW? Canada may have more leverage over the U.S. than you think👀

People often think of Canada as the smaller neighbour but geography tells a very different story.

From the Great Lakes and freshwater to energy, trade routes, and critical resources, Canada and the U.S. are far more dependent on each other than most people realize.

🌎 The takeaway? Numbers, geography, and policy can change the way we understand the relationship between two countries.

Watch the video to see the facts behind Canada’s surprising geographic advantages. 🇨🇦🇺🇸

💡 Have a tax or financial question you’re unsure about? Book a FREE consultation with T.U.A. and get clarity from a tax professional. Comment “BOOK” to get started.

🎥 Video credit: The Grand Facts Discovery (reposted for educational purposes)

🇨🇦🇺🇸 USA vs. CANADA: Lake Ontario or “Lake America”?

The Canada vs U.S. tensions continue, and now, even a Great Lake is part of the conversation.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” for U.S. federal use, with the change taking effect immediately.

But there’s one catch: 🇨🇦 Canada isn’t changing the name.

The lake borders both Ontario and New York, with Toronto sitting along its northwestern shore. While the order directs U.S. federal officials to use the new name in American government records, it does not require Canada or international organizations to adopt it.

So, on this side of the border?
🌊 It’s still Lake Ontario.

Another unusual chapter in the ongoing Canada vs U.S. relationship 🇨🇦🇺🇸

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🎥 Credit: Toronto Culture & CanadaTokens Hub (reposted for educational purposes)

🇨🇦🇺🇸 USA vs. CANADA: Canada Fights Back

The Canada vs U.S. trade dispute is having real consequences for businesses on both sides of the border.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario would cancel its $100 million CAD Starlink contract and restrict U.S. companies from bidding on certain provincial contracts in response to U.S. tariffs.

The message from Ontario? Tariffs have consequences.
🏢 Businesses can lose contracts
👷 Workers can feel the impact
📈 Costs and prices can increase
🌎 Supply chains and trade relationships can shift

Canada and the United States have deeply connected economies, meaning decisions made on one side of the border can have ripple effects on businesses, workers, and consumers on the other.

👀 Follow T.U.A. to stay up to date on all things tax-related and taxation news.

🎥 Credit: _.realpolitik_._ (reposted for educational purposes)

🇨🇦🇺🇸 USA vs. CANADA: The Tariff War

Canada is fighting back.

Starting September 8, 2026, Canada will introduce new counter-tariffs of 15%, 25%, and 50% on a range of goods imported from the United States. The measures cover approximately $27.6 billion in U.S. imports.

So, what does this mean for Canadians?

🛒 Certain imported goods could become more expensive
🏭 Canadian businesses may face increased costs
📦 Supply chains could shift as businesses look for alternatives
🇨🇦 The government is also introducing additional support for workers and businesses affected by the tariffs

This is another major development in the ongoing Canada vs U.S. trade dispute, and the economic impact could reach both businesses and consumers.

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🎥 Credit: SBS News on TikTok (reposted for educational purposes)

Taxes shouldn’t feel cold, confusing, or overwhelming 🤍

If you’re living with a disability, you may be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), but knowing whether you qualify and navigating the process can be confusing.

At T.U.A., we’re here to make tax filing plain and simple, with real tax professionals ready to help you understand your options.

📲 Scan your tax documents. Get expert help. Take the stress out of tax season.

You may be entitled to more than you think.

Visit the link in our bio to get started or comment “BOOK” and we will send you a link to get started!

Part 2: How We Fixed the $7,000+ Tax Mistake

The employer had shut down, so our client had no one to contact to correct the error on their tax document 😳

With the client’s permission, we stepped in and contacted the CRA directly. Since employers are required to submit tax information to the CRA, the CRA can investigate the issue, contact the company, and have the incorrect document corrected before the tax return is filed.

Situations like this happen more often than you might think and knowing how to properly handle them can make all the difference.

This is why having a tax professional review your documents isn’t just helpful… it can save you from a BIG headache later.

💡The takeaway: Don’t assume your tax slips are always correct. Review them carefully, and if something doesn’t look right, get professional help.

Unsure about your tax situation? Comment “TAXES” and we will send you a link to book a FREE consultation with one of our tax professionals.