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The Tax Chick Podcast

Amanda Doucette

Tax Trivia Returns: Can Anyone Stump the Tax Chick?

July 25, 2026 7:00am 17 min

I am joined by firm colleagues and future tax stars Nick Kane, Helia Soleimani, Frank Chou, and Savaria Sargsyan for a friendly battle of tax knowledge (and occasionally wild guesses). Together, we tackle trivia question...

No Voice, Big Week: STEP, Self-Care & Cross-Border Everything

June 14, 2026 6:00am 16 min

After a short break to rest and recover, I am back!  This episode is a quick catch-up on where I have been, what I have been working on, and what’s coming next on the podcast.In early June, I was in Toronto for the STEP ...

The Human Side of Tax: Navigating Pressure, Priorities & Practice with John Oakey

April 28, 2026 7:00am 46 min

In this episode, I sit down with tax educator and industry leader John Oakey for a refreshingly non-technical conversation about life inside the tax profession.While John is well known for his deep technical expertise, t...

Season 7: Why We’re Still Talking About Tax

March 24, 2026 7:00am 11 min

Season 7 of The Tax Chick Podcast is here!I started this podcast back in 2020 to help people understand the Canadian tax system in plain language. Six years later, I’m still here, still doing my own editing and producing...

CRA Audits: What to do (and what not to panic about)!

March 24, 2026 7:00am 19 min

Being audited by the CRA can feel stressful, especially with audit activity on the rise. In this episode I walk through what a CRA audit actually looks like and what to do if you or your client receives an audit request,...

More Than Complaints: A Candid Conversation with the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson (Part I)

March 24, 2026 7:00am 29 min

What happens when the tax system doesn’t work the way it should?  Who advocates for taxpayers when service breaks down?In this special two-part episode, I sit down with François Boileau, the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson for C...

More Than Complaints: A Candid Conversation with the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson (Part II)

March 24, 2026 7:00am 30 min

This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation with François Boileau, Canada’s Taxpayer Ombudsperson. In this episode, we continue our candid discussion about fairness in tax administration, CRA service delays, systemic chall...

Season Finale! Budget breakdown and tax tea

November 26, 2025 7:00am 17 min

Fall 2025 has been a busy season for tax developments!In the FINAL EPISODE of Season 6 of The Tax Chick Podcast, I share my thoughts on:- The latest Auditor General's Report on CRA call times and accuracy- The new CRA - ...

Money Moves: How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner

October 23, 2025 7:00am 35 min

In this episode, I am joined by Financial Planner, Aravind, for a deep dive into one of the most common (and misunderstood) questions for incorporated business owners: Should I pay myself a salary or a dividend?We unpack...

Taxes After Death: What Every Executor Needs to Know (with special guest, Michelle Coleman)

September 23, 2025 7:00am 33 min

In this episode of The Tax Chick Podcast, I am joined by my friend and fellow professional, Michelle D. Coleman, to dig into a topic that every executor needs to understand: the tax implications that arise after someone ...

Mini-Episode - Preview of the 2025-2026 STEP Saskatchewan Season!

September 01, 2025 7:00am 11 min

If you have been listening to my podcast for a while, you will know how much I value my involvement with STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). It is not just about the TEP designation.  What I love most a...

So... what is estate planning anyway?

August 22, 2025 7:00am 18 min

This mini-episode is inspired by one of the most common questions I get from clients and advisors alike: “What is estate planning?” We hear about it all the time, but what does it actually mean?Spoiler alert: it’s more t...

5 Years, 1 Microphone, Countless Lessons: The Tax Chick Podcast Turns Five!!

August 12, 2025 7:00am 17 min

Welcome to a very special celebration episode of The Tax Chick Podcast! This week marks five whole years since I hit “publish” on my very first podcast episode. That means the podcast is officially in kindergarten!!!! In...

Deductions & Delusions: A Tax Trivia Showdown!

July 24, 2025 7:00am 18 min

In this special (and slightly chaotic) summer edition of The Tax Chick Podcast, I am joined by summer students Frank, Blake and Tone, and articling student, Nick, for a candid and fun game of tax trivia!From weird histor...

Navigating Grief: Supporting Ourselves and Our Clients, with special guest, Dr. Brian Chartier

June 26, 2025 7:00am 26 min

As a tax lawyer, I spend a large portion of my day discussing difficult topics with clients - including discussions of death and dying.  Often, I am one of the first phone calls after the death of a loved one.  In this e...

Musings of a Tax Chick - What you need to know about Powers of Attorney

May 30, 2025 7:00am 13 min

So you finished your estate planning... but do you have a Power of Attorney?Check out this mini-episode for details on:- What is a power of attorney? (2:13)- When should you consider having more than one power of attorne...

Musings of a Tax Chick - Practical issues to consider on the death of the 1st spouse

May 16, 2025 7:00am 15 min

So often when completing our estate planning, we focus on what will happen when the last spouse dies.  But what about after the death of the first spouse?  In this episode, I outline some key planning considerations to k...

Musings of a Tax Chick - Non-arm's Length Transfers and s. 160 of the Income Tax Act

April 26, 2025 7:00am 15 min

Switching it up today and chatting about a very specific section of the Income Tax Act... s. 160.  This section can be used to assess one person for the tax debts of another person... it is typically applied between spou...

Musings of a Tax Chick - Unpacking Canada Revenue Agency's Informal Disclosure Guidelines

April 04, 2025 1:21pm 12 min

A recent LinkedIn post of mine sparked some great informal discussion about responding to CRA "proposal" letters.  So, it seemed like a great topic to chat about on the pod!Do you know what information/documentation you ...

Tax Time Made Fun: Your Ultimate Prep Guide for the Season!

March 20, 2025 7:00am 13 min

In this episode, I am diving into the must-have documentation you need to gather before tackling tax season. Whether you’re filing on your own or working with a professional, this episode will help you organize everythin...

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