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Taxes & Refunds / Government Benefits / Credits & Rebates
The October 15, 2026 IRS deadline applies to U.S. taxpayers who received a valid extension. Use this checklist to file, pay what you owe, and avoid common mistakes.
Learn who qualifies for the Canada Disability Benefit $150 supplement, when it took effect, whether you need to apply, and what to do if your payment is missing.
Here are the key U.S. tax deadlines for October, November, and December 2026, including the October 15 extended-return deadline and employer dates.
Learn who qualifies for the American Opportunity Tax Credit, how the $2,500 maximum is calculated, which expenses count, and how to claim it with Form 8863.
Find out who qualifies for 2026 IRS disaster tax relief, which filing deadlines were extended, what payments are covered, and what to do next.
The 2027 Social Security COLA has not been announced yet. Here is the expected October 2026 announcement window, CPI date, payment timing, and what Canadians should know.
Learn what Social Security retirement age rules apply in 2027, who is affected, and how U.S. rules differ from CPP and OAS in Canada.
The CRA has billions in uncashed cheques. Learn how Canadians can check My Account, request a replacement payment, and avoid scams.
The CRA will stop accepting pre-2023 T2201 forms on September 8, 2026. Learn what Canadians must submit and how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit.
• A timely Form 4868 generally gives calendar-year individual taxpayers until October 15 to file the federal return. • An extension to file is not an extension to pay. Tax that was due with the original return can still accrue…
• For July 2026 to June 2027, the maximum CCB is $8,157 per year for each eligible child under 6 and $6,883 per year for each eligible child age 6 to 17. • Remaining 2026 payment dates are August 20,…
• The GST/HST credit was replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) in July 2026, while keeping the same basic eligibility and quarterly-payment structure. • The next 2026 CGEB payment date is October 5. July and October payments…
