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Industry NewsGST/HST holiday tax break
The Government of Canada has?announced a proposed measure?to?provide GST/HST relief on certain items?beginning December 14, 2024, and ending February 15, 2025. On this page Which types of items would have GST/HST relief How to get this tax break as a shopper What to...
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses: Payment update
The Canada Revenue Agency would like to share updates on the distribution timeline for the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses. Before contacting us, we recommend visiting our website to view eligibility requirements. When you will get the rebate You do not need...
Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings and contributions for 2025
What's new? In 2024, a second earnings ceiling was introduced, the Year's Additional Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YAMPE). The YAMPE is used to determine second additional Canada Pension Plan contributions (CPP2). In 2024, the YAMPE is approximately 7% above the...
Did you know that there are digital services that can make it faster and easier for you to meet the tax obligations for your business?
Hi, I'm Charlie! Charlie the chatbot. You can find me on the Canada.ca/CRA webpage where I can answer questions about your business and other tax-related matters. From January to June 2024, I was asked just over 1,100,000 questions in English and 160,000 questions in...
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses: Payment Rates and Online Estimator
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) would like to highlight new information about the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses, a refundable tax credit designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises across Canada. This initiative aims to return a portion of the...
Information Requirements for Basic Grocery Ruling Requests
From: Canada Revenue Agency GST/HST Notices - Notice 338 September 2024 This publication explains the requirements to request a GST/HST ruling on grocery products. Except as otherwise noted, all statutory references in this publication are to the provisions of...
The CRA invites you to share your experiences with its services
At the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), we understand how important it is to put people first and provide high quality services that meet the needs of all taxpayers and benefit recipients. As the world changes with new technologies and evolving trends, we know there's...
Register for our free webinar: Be scam smart!
Don’t let scammers trick you! They target everyone, and anyone can be a victim. We invite you to an engaging presentation where you will learn how to spot different scams and what to do if you become a victim. Our webinar will cover: how to identify fake CRA calls,...
Teachers and parents: Join the movement to enhance tax literacy
Tax literacy is an important life skill, and we want to make sure that students have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make the right decisions about taxes. This back-to-school season, we’ve got you covered! Whether you are an educator, a parent, or an...
Students: It pays to do your taxes!
Heading back to school? Make sure tax literacy is on your course calendar! Understanding taxes will help you make smart decisions about your finances – how to put money in your pocket and help you save for a holiday, a car, or a house of your own. Money in your pocket...