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Taxology

Welcome to the Taxology podcast! Tune in to learn more about everyone’s favourite topic: taxes! Whether you’re starting your first job, doing your first return, or need a refresher on the basics, we’ve got you! Our CRA hosts talk to experts to share tips and answer top questions. We want to you understand the basics of Canadian taxes.

Podcast episodes were recorded in an unscripted, conversational environment. That means the English and French episodes do not mirror the exact same format and content, but they have been reviewed for technical accuracy.

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For all you parents out there!

Maybe you have a newborn, adopted a child, or have a new parenting situation. If you have a new child in your life, it’s important to let the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) know since it can affect your taxes and benefits, like the Canada child benefit (CCB)

On this episode of Taxology, a CRA expert explains the CCB, clarifies misconceptions and shares how you can apply.

We can’t help you change diapers or build a crib, but we can help you get the benefits and credits you’re eligible for! So get that baby carrier on, and we will talk while you walk.

  • Date
    June 11, 2025
  • Length
    13:48

The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable credit that helps persons with disabilities who have a severe and prolonged physical or mental impairment affecting their daily lives.

In this episode, we chat with a CRA expert on the DTC, to help you understand the credit and the application process, and to clear up any misconceptions.

  • Date
    May 29, 2025
  • Length
    17:28

On this episode, we meet with a CRA expert to discuss when and how the CRA may legitimately contact taxpayers, and how the CRA helps protect your information if you were scammed.

We also meet with a member of the CRA’s marketing team, to talk about our efforts to inform Canadians about scams through the Be Scam Smart escape rooms you may have seen in malls across Canada in 2024.

  • Date
    February 21, 2025
  • Length
    29:03

An expert from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) joins us to discuss the various fraud and scams across the Government of Canada. We learn about the warning signs to look out for in fraudulent messages, the most common types of scams, and what to do if you or a family member may have been a victim of a scam.

  • Date
    January 15, 2025
  • Length
    24:01

It’s easy to get lost in an internet rabbit hole when trying to learn about the “platform economy” and what it means for your taxes. Whether you’re a rideshare driver, a video game streamer, or a social media influencer, this episode has something for you!

  • Date
    February 21, 2024
  • Length
    25:41

Are you saving for that next car or trip? Maybe even thinking about retiring early? In this episode, our CRA experts explain the basics of a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). We’ll dive into the differences between the two and answer the most frequently asked questions.

  • Date
    February 14, 2024
  • Length
    34:02

Hello? It’s us, the CRA! In this episode, experts from our contact centre give you some top tips on how to file your taxes this year. We also give you tips for calling the CRA, so you don’t lose time trying to reach us!

  • Date
    February 7, 2024
  • Length
    34:08

Introducing Taxology, the new podcast from the Canada Revenue Agency! On this podcast, we’ll cover Canadian taxes, help you understand them and learn about the benefits and credits you may be eligible for. Whether you’re doing taxes for the first time, want to improve your tax knowledge, or are just curious about what the heck the CRA is doing – Taxology is here for your listening pleasure!

  • Date
    January 31, 2024
  • Length
    01:21

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