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Industry NewsReporting your capital gains as a crypto-asset user
Crypto-assets are digital assets that exist on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger. There are many types of crypto-assets, the most common being cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. Transactions related to crypto-assets often have tax...
NEW – Bare trusts are exempt from trust reporting requirements for 2023
To support ongoing efforts to ensure the effectiveness and integrity of Canada's tax system, the Government of Canada introduced new reporting requirements for trusts. In recognition that the new reporting requirements for bare trusts have had an unintended impact on...
Reporting your crypto-asset income as an individual carrying on a business
Crypto-assets are digital assets that exist on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger. There are many types of crypto-assets, the most common being cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. Transactions related to crypto-assets often have tax...
How earning from online platforms can impact your taxes
Whether the earnings you make from online platforms is your main source of income, or a small part of it, you are considered to be a platform economy participant. When it's time to file your taxes, you must report all sources of your income, including gifts and...
Trusts: what you need to know for 2023 tax filing
Did you know that the reporting requirements for trusts have changed? Affected trusts are required to file an annual T3 Trust income tax and information return (T3 return), including a Schedule 15 (Beneficial Ownership Information of a Trust), if applicable, with the...
New to Canada? There are benefits to filing an income tax and benefit return
In Canada, individuals and families can receive benefit and credit payments to help with the cost of living and raising a family. Depending on your income and family situation, you could receive these payments even if you just arrived in Canada. Once you've filed your...
Students: Are you ready for tax season?
Filing your tax return is nothing new. This year’s theme is life events: we know there are a lot of little moments that can add up to big changes in life. To help you report important life changes for tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has some useful tips...
Get free tax help in person or virtually!
Doing your taxes can be intimidating, but you don't have to do it alone! If you have a simple tax situation and a modest income, you could be eligible for help from a volunteer at a free tax clinic. Volunteers can help you do your taxes for this year and for up to ten...
Tax measures available to employers to hire persons with disabilities
When you hire persons with disabilities (PWD), you help create an inclusive workplace that benefits everyone. There are working-aged people who are ready and eager to work, and there are a number of tax measures from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) available to...
Warning for newcomers to Canada: Watch out for tax schemes targeting you!
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has recently discovered a tax scheme that targets newcomers to Canada. This scheme tells newcomers which benefit and credit payments they may claim for periods of time before they arrived in Canada. If you or someone you know is new to...