Location Canada

Story Ideas for the Media

Media pitch topics

Tax story ideas with ready-to-open source PDFs.

These tax and personal-finance story angles are organized for journalists, editors, and producers. Each card links directly to its supporting PDF where one was provided.

12 story ideas
11 PDF resources
01
10 Ways to cut your tax bill

A practical angle on how Canadians can reduce a high annual tax bill.

Open PDF
02
10 Reasons taxpayers hire a professional

Why more taxpayers use professionals for returns, planning, real estate, investments, and business income.

Open PDF
03
10 Ways to find a tax windfall

How over-assessed taxes, missed deductions, and old filings can create unexpected recovery opportunities.

Open PDF
04
Taxes are not something you should think about in December, February, and April

A year-round planning story about reducing tax stress before filing season arrives.

No PDF attached
05
10 Ways to see if you paid your fair share of taxes

A consumer-facing angle on checking whether past tax filings left money behind.

Open PDF
06
10 Ways to find money from unfiled taxes

Late-filing story angle focused on refunds, unclaimed credits, and CRA catch-up options.

Open PDF
07
10 Ways to avoid a tax trap

What taxpayers can do when unexpected CRA notices or balances appear.

Open PDF
08
10 Myths and facts about the tax industry

Common misconceptions that cause taxpayers to miss savings or choose the wrong help.

Open PDF
09
10 Ways to assess a tax consultants fees

A service-cost angle for readers comparing tax professionals and fee structures.

Open PDF
10
10 Ways to get free help at tax time

Where low-income or eligible taxpayers may find free filing support.

Open PDF
11
10 Ways to handle a tax taboo

A sensitive story angle about underpaid taxes, evasion concerns, and getting back on track.

Open PDF
12
10 Ways to spot tax fraud

How taxpayers can recognize suspicious tax offers and protect themselves.

Open PDF