Personal Tax · T1 Filing · Edmonton
Personal Tax Returns Edmonton: T1 Filing by a Former Tax Auditor
T1 personal returns that capture every credit you deserve while minimizing CRA audit risk. Ahmed Jama, CPA, spent 5 years as a tax auditor. He catches what other accountants miss.
I spent 5 years as a tax auditor. Now that knowledge works for you, not against you.
Ahmed Jama, CPA
Don't let CRA catch you unprepared.
Missing Credits & Deductions
Every year, Edmonton taxpayers overpay because no one asked about RRSP room, home office, medical, or tuition credits.
April 30 Deadline Panic
The T1 deadline is strict. Late filing means 5% penalties plus monthly interest on balances owing.
Self-Employment Confusion
T2125 and T776 schedules for business and rental income are complex — errors here are the #1 CRA audit trigger.
Ahmed reviewed these patterns for 5 years as a tax auditor.
Now that knowledge works for you, not against you. Every return, every filing, every defence strategy benefits from an insider's understanding of what CRA looks for.
What Is a T1 Personal Tax Return?
A T1 personal income tax return is the annual filing Canadian residents submit to report income, claim deductions and non-refundable credits, and calculate tax owing or refund. Ahmed Jama CPA prepares T1 returns for employees, self-employed individuals, landlords, investors, students, and newcomers to Canada. The standard filing deadline is April 30, or June 15 if you or your spouse are self-employed.
- Standard deadline: April 30 for most filers — the balance owing is also due this date.
- Self-employed deadline: June 15 filing, but any balance owing is still due April 30.
- Common credits: RRSP, TFSA room, home office, medical, disability (DTC), tuition (T2202), childcare, and moving expenses.
- Self-employment forms: T2125 for business income, T776 for rental income — both require careful expense categorization.
Capital Gains and the 2024 Inclusion Rate Change
For capital gains realized after June 25, 2024, the inclusion rate increased to 2/3 for individuals on annual gains above $250,000. Gains below the $250,000 threshold remain at 1/2. This affects investment sales, rental property dispositions, and business asset sales. Ahmed calculates the correct inclusion rate and explores planning strategies to minimize the tax impact.
- Threshold: The first $250,000 of annual capital gains stays at 50% inclusion for individuals.
- Above threshold: Gains exceeding $250,000 are taxed at 2/3 inclusion rate.
- Planning opportunities: Timing dispositions across tax years can keep gains below the threshold.
Who We Serve
Ahmed prepares T1 returns for every type of Edmonton and Alberta taxpayer. Each situation requires different forms, credits, and documentation. His tax-auditor background means every return is prepared to withstand scrutiny from the moment it's filed.
- Employees: T4 income, RRSP claims, home office (T2200), and standard credits.
- Self-employed: T2125 business income and expenses with audit-ready documentation.
- Landlords: T776 rental income with proper expense and CCA tracking.
- Investors: T5 slips, capital gains, and dividend tax credits.
- Students & newcomers: Tuition transfers, newcomer date-of-entry calculations, and available credits.
Three Steps to Get Started
Book Your Free Consultation
A 30-minute call with Ahmed. No obligation, no cost.
We Review Your Situation
Ahmed examines your filings, letters, or books with tax-auditor precision.
Clear Answers + Fixed-Fee Quote
Plain-language guidance and a transparent price before work begins.
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Worried about a tax notice or paying too much tax? Book a free 30-minute call with Ahmed, Edmonton's former tax auditor. Get clear answers and a fixed-fee quote today.
Fixed-fee pricing. You'll know the cost before we begin. No surprises, no hourly billing.
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Fixed-fee quote provided. Virtual service available across Alberta and Canada.
