How to choose a tax preparer
Understand the different types of tax preparers and their qualifications.
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Consumer tax resources
Choosing a tax preparer
How to avoid tax scams
Learn about a few of the most common tax scams, watch out for the red flags, and know how to protect yourself.
Official guides to tax ID theft
Tax-related ID theft occurs when someone uses your stolen personal info, including your Social Security number, to file a tax return and claim a fraudulent refund.
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Find tax professionals and services near you
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Get tax information from the IRS and CRA
Find Canadian income tax requirements for individuals and businesses from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Protect yourself against identity theft by securing your personally identifiable information with these tips from CRA.
Charitable gifts you can claim in Canada: Current information on the Canada.ca website on the tax credits you can claim for charitable gifts.
Choosing a tax preparer in Canada and Protect yourself from tax scams in Canada (BBB tips).
Find a registered charity: Before making a donation to any charity, check to see if they are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Charitable giving
Charitable giving and deductions
Give safely after a disaster
People often want to help by contributing to fundraisers to help the survivors and the families of the victims. Learn how to give safely.
Check a charity first
Before you donate, see how a charity measures up to the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability at Give.org.
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More ways to protect your money
Credit repair and debt relief
Who can you trust when it comes to credit counseling, debt relief, debt consolidation, and credit repair? BBB has tips to help you make the best decision.
Shop for financial services
Shopping for an investment advisor, accountant, bank, mortgage broker, or any other financial service can be stressful. Fortunately, there are a few basic steps you can take to protect yourself from scammers, and make sure you get the best service.
Avoid money scams
From fake checks and advance fee loans to phony debt collectors, crypto cons and pyramid schemes, learn to spot common money scams and keep your cash safe with BBB’s tips.
Detect hidden fees
These hidden fees might not be evident at first glance, so if you want to avoid paying them, or at the very least plan for them in your budget, there are a few things you should do.
Keep costs down as prices rise
Inflation is stressful for us all. With prices rising on everything from gas to groceries to housing costs, how can you buy what you need and still stay on budget?
Create a budget
As people work at different paces to achieve financial wellness, one tried-and-true tactic applies across the board: maintaining a budget.
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