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03/16/2026

How many months of the year are Canadians really working just to pay taxes? At $1M income, it’s about 5.9 months. Do you think that’s fair?

12/01/2025

The countdown to December 31 has officially started.

Most tax opportunities expire at midnight and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
I’m breaking everything down in a 10-video Year End Tax Planning Series so you know exactly what to do before the window closes.
Part 1 drops Monday.
Follow so you don’t miss it.

11/13/2025

“Social media isn’t private. The CRA can review what’s public — that’s compliance, not conspiracy.”

10/30/2025

People keep saying Canada taxes 66% of your capital gains — but that’s not how it works. Here’s the real math behind the Canadian capital gains tax and what you actually pay. Comment where you’re from and if this surprised you 👇

10/30/2025

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) mistakenly refunded millions of dollars after a major internal error was exposed through leaked files. Discover how this costly refund mistake happened and what it means for Canadian taxpayers. 🇨🇦
Source: CBC News | “Leaked files reveal CRA refunded millions by mistake” (cbc.ca)

10/28/2025

They might already be watching your business.
Mystery shoppers... or something bigger?

They’re not just mystery shoppers. They’re watching your numbers, your receipts, your truth. The 7th Deadly Tax Sin: Wrath.

10/27/2025

The sixth deadly tax sin isn’t greed or envy — it’s sloth 🦥.

In this episode of the Deadly Tax Sins series, we uncover how laziness with your taxes can get you into serious trouble with the CRA.
From unreported pension income to unexplained bank balances, the CRA now has advanced tools to cross-match your financial data — and they will notice if something doesn’t add up.
Watch till the end for a funny twist 👀 — when the CRA officer starts asking those “extra” questions

10/23/2025

The 4th Deadly Tax Sin is Lust.
Hiding your investment income can get you caught fast.
The CRA already knows about your bank accounts, TFSA, and RRSP contributions.
They can see your dividends, capital gains, and interest from every Canadian financial institution.
If you go over your TFSA or RRSP limit, they will penalize you.
Don’t risk it. Report everything before they find it first.
If you’ve ever searched “Can the CRA see my TFSA” or “Will I get audited for my investments,” this video is for you.

10/22/2025

A client once told me, “The CRA doesn’t look that deep into my numbers.”
He was wrong.
When the CRA cross-checks your credit card transactions with your reported revenue, every inconsistency lights up like a red flag.
This is the Third Deadly Tax Sin: Gluttony — inflating profits, hiding sales, or trying to outsmart the system.
Smart business owners don’t cheat; they plan legally and strategically.

That’s how you save money without risking everything.
Be honest, have you ever wondered how much the CRA actually sees?

10/21/2025

Imagine turning your cozy hobby into a living-room business without thinking twice.
On platforms like Kijiji, Etsy and eBay your sales and purchases are publicly visible. Is that passion for vintage furniture genuinely a hobby—or are you running a small enterprise that needs to be declared?
In the old days, comparing data would take years. Today the CRA can mine these non-traditional sources in seconds. They act as a collection agency with police-like powers.
Manage your side hustle with the same discipline you apply to your tax return—it’s no longer optional.

10/20/2025

🚨 Oversharing on social media could cost you more than likes.
The CRA has every right to review your publicly accessible posts and compare them with your declared income.
Imagine this:

You post a photo of your brand-new $85,000 sailboat on Facebook. But last year, you only declared $40,000 in income.
That single post could trigger a CRA audit. From their point of view, it’s a legitimate practice — and it happens more often than people think.
Social media ≠ private

Lifestyle mismatches raise red flags

What you share online can (and will) be used as evidence
💡 Manage your financial life and your digital presence with the same discipline. Oversharing might feel harmless, but it can be expensive.

10/17/2025

The 7 Deadly Tax Sins the CRA is watching you for

You might think the taxman only targets the big fish. But truth is: everyone is under the microscope.

From bragging about expensive purchases on social media to casual conversations, your digital footprint is their evidence. If you claim $40,000 of income but post a photo of an $85,000 sailboat — the CRA will notice.
In this video, I reveal 7 sneaky ways the CRA is watching you, and what “sins” to avoid at all costs.

At Tax Mechanic, we don’t just file returns — we protect your future.

🔍 Want to know exactly how safe your profile is?
📩 DM or visit us at www.taxmechanic.ca
to get your personalized audit-safe strategy.

7 Deadly Tax Sins the CRA is watching you for

You might think the taxman only targets the big fish. But truth is: everyone is under the microscope.

From bragging about expensive purchases on social media to casual conversations, your digital footprint is their evidence. If you claim $40,000 of income but post a photo of an $85,000 sailboat — the CRA will notice.
In this video, I reveal 7 sneaky ways the CRA is watching you, and what “sins” to avoid at all costs.

At Tax Mechanic, we don’t just file returns — we protect your future.

🔍 Want to know exactly how safe your profile is?
📩 DM or visit us at www.taxmechanic.ca
to get your personalized audit-safe strategy.

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