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What is the gig economy?   The gig economy is based on temporary and freelance work, or short-term contracts. As a gig worker, your contract services may range from a small task to a highly specialized service. If you are connecting with clients through online...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to informing businesses of their different tax obligations. Please join us on Wednesday March 29, 2023, for our free webinar: GST/HST Filing responsibilities for businesses, where we will provide information to businesses...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is always on the lookout for ways to make our digital services  more simple, secure, and accessible to all Canadians. On February 6, 2023, we launched My Trust Account, a secure portal for legal representatives and authorized...

Scammers posing as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continue their attempts to trick you into handing over money or personal information. Know what to expect when the CRA contacts you so you can tell the difference between legitimate communications from the CRA, and...

What is cryptocurrency? A cryptocurrency is a type of virtual asset that is protected using cryptography. It typically uses a system called a blockchain to record and keep a history of transactions. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether, are independent, meaning...

Are you new to Canada and getting ready to file your first Canadian income tax and benefit return? Don't worry, we're here to help! We've put together tips and information to guide you through the process and answer your questions. You can also watch our video for...

GST/HST Info Sheet GI-196 February 2023 This version replaces the one dated June 2017. This info sheet has been updated to reflect the amendment to the GST/HST definition of taxi business and the registration process for non-residents. This info sheet provides the...

A cryptocurrency is a type of virtual asset that is protected using cryptography. It typically uses a system called a blockchain to record and keep a history of transactions. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether, are independent, meaning they do not rely on...

Millions of Canadians file their income tax and benefit returns every year. For the 2022 tax-filing season, Canadians filed approximately 31 million returns and 92% of them were filed electronically. Also, there were over 17 million refunds processed, resulting in a...

Did you know that you need to file your taxes to get benefits and credits? Even if you had no income, your tax return tells us how much money you can get in payments from the Government of Canada. If you are new to Canada, join the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a...