And to thank you, Canada Revenue Agency allows you to claim charitable donations tax credit of up to 33 percent of the amount you donated at the federal level. You may also be entitled to an additional amount reaching up to 24 percent of your donation depending on your province of residence. There are several rules that determine whether you qualify.

Medical expenses tax credits are probably one of the least understood tax credits

The medical expense tax credit is a non-refundable tax credit that you can use to reduce your taxes in the year. If you paid for healthcare expenses, you may be able to claim them as eligible medical expenses on your tax return. These expenses include a wide range of products, procedures and services, for medical and dental purpose.