--- title: MTI Blog | Jason Trefanenko (3) description: (3) --- Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Portal](https://client.mti-cpa.com/) - [Pay Online](https://mti-cpa.com/online-payment) [![HEADER Logo](https://mti-cpa.com/hubfs/MTI%202025/HEADER%20Logo.svg)](https://mti-cpa.com) [![HEADER Logo](https://mti-cpa.com/hubfs/MTI%202025/HEADER%20Logo.svg)](https://mti-cpa.com) - [Home](https://mti-cpa.com) - [Services](https://mti-cpa.com/services) - [MTI Team](https://mti-cpa.com/mti-team) - [Clients](https://mti-cpa.com/clients) - [Blog](https://mti-cpa.com/blog) - [Resources](https://mti-cpa.com/resources) - [Contact](https://mti-cpa.com/contact) - [Home](https://mti-cpa.com) - [Services](https://mti-cpa.com/services) - [MTI Team](https://mti-cpa.com/mti-team) - [Clients](https://mti-cpa.com/clients) - [Blog](https://mti-cpa.com/blog) - [Resources](https://mti-cpa.com/resources) - [Contact](https://mti-cpa.com/contact) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## [Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/tax-free-savings-account-tfsa) [Jason Trefanenko](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/author/jason-trefanenko) [TFSA](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/tag/tfsa) [Personal Income Tax](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/tag/personal-income-tax) [Penalties](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/tag/penalties) Feb 17, 2014, 12:00:00 AM The TFSA was introduced in the 2008 Federal Budget as an investment option for Canadian residents... 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[Read More](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/tax-free-savings-account-tfsa) ### [2014 Federal Budget](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/2014-federal-budget) Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled his 2014 Federal Budget in the House of Commons on February 11. [Read More](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/2014-federal-budget) ### [What is the RRSP contribution deadline for 2013?](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/what-is-the-rrsp-contribution-deadline-for-2013) March 3, 2014 is the deadline for contributing to an RRSP for the 2013 tax year. [Read More](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/what-is-the-rrsp-contribution-deadline-for-2013) ### [Free Session on Strategies for Reducing your Taxes](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/free-session-on-strategies-for-reducing-your-taxes) No one likes paying taxes but for most of us it's an inevitable part of life however, there are ways to reduce what you pay to Canada Revenue Agency and maximize your choices as to where you spend your money. Heather MacLean, CPA CGA .. 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