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Over 80% of Canadian Students Get Tax Refunds at H&R Block Canada; Key Filing Tips for Tax Season
H&R Block finds an average student refund of almost $1,500; filing taxes the only way to access key tax creditsCALGARY, Alberta, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Let’s face it, every dollar you can put back in your pocket helps most students, whether that’s for textbooks, groceries, or a well-deserved night out after an exam. Being a student can be a costly business and the prospect of when that first big paycheque will arrive can be daunting. In fact, a recent survey by H&R Block Canada revea
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