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April 17th – 2 weeks till Taxes are due – have you filed yet?  In today’s letter, we will share with you 2 things:  1 - Where to get recommended tax software  2 - Where to find more information about deductions and tax credits  Where to get recommended tax software:  Electronic filing programs must be certified and approved by the CRA. Here are 3 great programs, starting with my favorite:  1. Studio Tax – this is the program I often use - it’s 100% free and easy to use!  http://www.studiotax.com/  2. Turbo Tax – free right now, but will be $15.99-19.99 on April 23.  https://turbotax.intuit.ca/personal-tax-software/cra/ty17/free-download-b.jsp?cid=cra_fy18_ttd_e_cra_desktop_free 3. H&R Block - Offer a free program but you will end up paying at least $17.99 per return https://www.hrblock.ca/online-tax-software/  Where to find more information about deductions and tax credits:   The best place to find all the deductions to go directly to the CRA website here:  https://www.canad

Your biggest expense in life is taxes! If you learned how to reduce the taxes you pay, what would you do with your huge return?  • Invest?  • Buy that boat?  • Finish off your home renos?  • Have a down payment for your new home?  • Travel and enjoy your family vacation?  • or simply get rid of that high interest debt?  Taxes are not just your biggest expense, they are also hindering, sometimes stopping you from accomplishing your goals and dreams in life!  Email steve@yourfinancialpotential.ca if you would like to learn how to reduce your taxes and start dreaming again. Make sure to ask for a free copy of "Wake up and Smell the Tax Savings" and the soon to be released "Your Financial Potential: East Coast Edition" Stephan MacLellan  Mutual Fund and Insurance Representative Suite 402, 6080 Young St Halifax, NS B3K 5L2 Email: steve@yourfinancialpotential.ca Cell: (902) 240-6508 www.maritimesuccess.com UPCOMING EVENTS:  FINANCIAL LITERAC

Did you have Big, Hairy and Audacious (BHA) Goals at the beginning of the new year? How are you doing with your new year resolutions? If you are like me and the majority of Canadians – life, reality, unexpected obstacles, stalls and Murphy intervened. :-/  The new you starts in Q2!  Hit “reset”, begin anew, become that new and improved version of yourself.  Wouldn’t you agree, one of the best ways to improve your life, so you can focus on what is important, would be to drastically reduce your biggest expense? Or as we say in the Maritimes, drop kick it in the neck!! Do you know what your biggest expense in life is? Well, it’s most likely TAXES!!  There are several ways to reduce your taxes and  now is great time to start!   When investing, RRSPs and TFSAs are effective, especially when properly managed. But the best and most effective way to reduce your taxes ,  increase your income and help you reach your BHA Goals is….  start your own business!  Think about it! When