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Industry NewsFree CRA webinars: Learn about benefits and credits, how to be scam smart, and why it’s important to do your taxes!
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting a series of free webinars for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024. Join us to learn about the benefits and credits you could be eligible to receive, how to protect yourself against fraud, and other services and tools to help you file...
Register for our free webinar: Be scam smart!
Don’t fall victim to scams! Scammers target persons from all walks of life, and no one is immune. We invite you to an engaging presentation where you will gain valuable insights on how to recognize the many types of scams and learn what to do if you are a victim. Our...
Do you know who has access to your tax accounts? Here’s how to find out!
If you are a business owner, here are some helpful tips and information for you to protect and manage who has access to your CRA online account. Monitoring your business account It's important to know who your authorized representatives are and what information they...
New Tools for Reporting Suspicious Activity
he Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to announce new tools for reporting suspicious account activity or identity theft. An interactive voice response number is now operational, and a submittable webform through the CRA's secure online portal (such as My Account)...
A reminder to review the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) policies on taxable benefits
If you are an employer and offer taxable benefits to your employees or workers, please review the January 1, 2023, updates to taxable benefits policies on gifts, awards, long-service awards, social events, hospitality functions, and parking. A summary is provided...
The CRA is now accepting grant applications from organizations that host free tax clinics
The Canada Revenue Agency is now accepting grant applications from community organizations that offer free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP) in Quebec. Eligible...
Need to make a change to your tax return or haven’t filed yet? Here’s what you can do
Each year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) monitors how many people have filed their tax returns, so that we can work to adjust our services according to your needs. As of May 9, 2023, 27.6M tax returns have been received, representing a 3.4% increase from last year....
The Grocery Rebate will be issued July 5, 2023
On July 5, 2023, the Grocery Rebate payment will deliver $2.5 billion in financial support to approximately 11 million eligible Canadians and families. In Budget 2023, the Government of Canada introduced the Rebate as a targeted inflation relief measure to help make...
What you need to know for the 2023 tax-filing season
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...
Do you work in the gig economy? Here’s what you need to know
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...