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ARTICLE · 23 DECEMBER 2025

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2025 Year-End Tax Planning Guide

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Welcome to our 2025 tax planning issue, full of topics and opportunities that you may consider as we reach the end of the year and look forward to 2026.

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Introduction

Welcome to our 2025 tax planning issue, full of topics and opportunities that you may consider as we reach the end of the year and look forward to 2026.

A reminder that this publication is not intended to be a summary of the technical provisions of the Income Tax Act. Before undertaking any tax planning strategy, reviewing it thoroughly with your trusted Crowe MacKay tax advisor is important.

Missed Opportunities Mean Extra Taxes

Thousands of Canadians pay more income tax than they should. Not taking full advantage of tax credits and deductions may make you one of those generous Canadians without even knowing it. Are you aware of all of the deductions that are available to you? Do you file your return on time? Do you pay quarterly tax instalments to avoid interest charges? Here is a look at some of the commonly missed opportunities that could be contributing to your larger than necessary tax bill.

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