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This document is a handout designed to help youth in Alberta estimate their monthly living expenses and compare them to potential take-home pay based on various occupations. It includes categorized expenses such as housing, transportation, food, utilities, and entertainment, alongside guidance for achieving a sustainable lifestyle after high school.

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How to fill out lifestyle reality check

1. Gather your financial statements and documents for the past month or year.
2. List all sources of income, including salary, bonuses, and any side jobs.
3. Create a detailed list of monthly expenses, including housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and entertainment.
4. Categorize expenses into essentials and non-essentials to assess spending habits.
5. Analyze any debts or liabilities and their impact on your overall financial situation.
6. Set realistic goals for savings, investments, and reducing debt.
7. Review and adjust your lifestyle to align with your financial reality.

Who needs lifestyle reality check?

1. Individuals looking to gain better control over their finances.
2. People facing financial difficulties or debt.
3. Anyone preparing for a major life change, such as moving or starting a family.
4. Those wanting to create a budget or savings plan.
5. Anyone interested in assessing their spending habits and making lifestyle adjustments.

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What is lifestyle reality check?

A lifestyle reality check is an assessment or evaluation that examines an individual's spending habits, income, and overall lifestyle choices to determine if they are in line with their reported income for tax or financial purposes.

Who is required to file lifestyle reality check?

Typically, individuals who have significant discrepancies between their reported income and their lifestyle expenditures may be required to file a lifestyle reality check, especially if they are under audit by tax authorities.

How to fill out lifestyle reality check?

To fill out a lifestyle reality check, individuals should gather their financial documentation, including income statements, bank statements, and records of expenditures, and use this information to complete the required forms accurately.

What is the purpose of lifestyle reality check?

The purpose of the lifestyle reality check is to ensure that individuals accurately report their income and expenses, helping to identify any discrepancies that could indicate tax evasion or financial mismanagement.

What information must be reported on lifestyle reality check?

The information that must be reported on a lifestyle reality check typically includes total income, major expenses, assets, liabilities, and any other financial information that illustrates the individual's financial situation.