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Plain-language articles for registered charities that need cleaner records, fewer CRA surprises, and board-ready finance workflows.

Bookkeeping 8 min read

Bookkeeping for Charities and Nonprofits in Canada: FAQ and Best Practices

Fourteen practical questions from the original Charity Essentials FAQ, updated with current CRA guidance for T3010 filing, records, HST/GST rebates, and charity finance workflows.

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CRA Compliance 2 min read

What Is a T3010 - and Why Missing It Could Shut Your Charity Down

The T3010 is your charity's annual report card to the CRA. Miss the deadline and you risk losing your registered status - permanently.

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GST/HST Rebates 2 min read

Your Charity Is Probably Owed Thousands of Dollars - Have You Claimed It?

The PSB rebate lets Canadian charities recover a big chunk of the HST they pay every year - even if they don't charge HST themselves.

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CRA Compliance 2 min read

The CRA Compliance Checklist Every Charity Should Run Through Once a Year

Most charities think about CRA compliance once a year - when the T3010 is due. But there's a lot more on the list.

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