Maximize Your Tax Refund: 4 Hidden Claims

0:00It's April 20th. Welcome in. This is Canada News today, where local news meets AI. Canada's tax deadline hits April 30th, and if you're filing, you might miss some key claims that could boost your refund. Experts highlight four lesser known ones, tutoring for learning disabilities, medical costs from outside the country, interest on student loans, and charity donations. No need to stress review your past returns lined by line to spot what's new this year. Start with tutoring. It's claimable as the medical expense if a doctor certifies is for someone with a learning impairment, and you pay an unrelated, pro-like a psychologist. Keep those receipts in the letter handy for the Canada Revenue Agency. Medical services abroad count too, including travel, meals, and stays if you're driving at least 80 kilometers one way. They cover surgeries, dental work, or cancer treatment at licensed spots. Track every out-of-pocket dime since insurance doesn't always cover it all. Student loan interest is a big one folks overlook. You can deduct what you paid this year,

1:04or carry it back five years. No cap on government loans. Charities let you claim up to 75 percent of your net income with a five-year window to file. Dig into these before the rush, line up your docs and turn that tax chore into real savings smart moves pay off every time.