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2018-12-31 The Payroll Deductions Online Calculator (PDOC) has been revised and is available on the Canada.ca website at canada.ca/pdoc What’s new:
     • The new CPP formulas outlined in Chapter 7 of the T4127 Payroll Deductions Formulas guide are now available
2018-12-28 GST/HST credit payment issuance – January 4, 2019
If you do not receive your payment by January 18, 2019, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
Get your information on the go! You can use the MyCRA mobile application to securely access some of your personalized GST/HST credit information, including your payment amount and benefit payment dates.
2018-12-28 WITB advance payment issuance – January 4, 2019
If you do not receive your payment by January 18, 2019, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
Remember to let the CRA know if changes happen in your life such as:
     • a change in your marital status
     • you have a new child
     • you change your address
     • you change your direct deposit information
When these changes happen, update your personal information using My Account
2018-12-27 Interest rates for the first calendar quarter
 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced today the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in effect from January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019.
2018-12-20 Registered plans administrators - What's new
RPD updated the RESP Bulletin No.1R1 to include the annual educational assistance payment threshold limit for 2019.
2018-12-19 Taxpayer relief deadline is December 31, 2018, for requests related to 2008
 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) would like to remind taxpayers and registrants that they have until December 31, 2018 to make a taxpayer relief request related to the 2008 tax year.
2018-12-19 The Payroll Deductions Tables guide (T4032) effective January 1, 2019, and the Payroll Deductions Supplementary Tables guide (T4008), effective January 1, 2019, are now available on the Canada.ca website.
T4032 Payroll Deductions Tables - Effective January 1, 2019 ; T4008 Payroll Deductions Supplementary Tables - Effective January 1, 2019
2018-12-14 Minister Lebouthillier welcomes new members to the Offshore Compliance Advisory Committee for its renewed mandate
 Canada is committed to combatting offshore tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. In addition to strong international partnerships and access to new data sources, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is also benefiting from the expertise provided by the Offshore Compliance Advisory Committee (OCAC).
2018-12-13 Canada Revenue Agency announces the creation of an external advisory panel on service
 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is taking steps to better understand the needs and expectations of Canadians, and to ensure they are at the centre of the design and delivery of its programs and services, with the goal of pursuing excellence in client experience.
2018-12-13 Updated Income Tax Folios
An updated version of Income Tax Folio S1-F2-C1, Qualifying Student and the Education and Textbook Tax Credits has been published to the Canada.ca website. Its effective date is December 12, 2018.
An updated version of Income Tax Folio S1-F3-C1, Child Care Expense Deduction has been published to the Canada.ca website. Its effective date is December 12, 2018.
2018-12-13 Registered plans administrators – What’s new
The RPD has published Newsletter no. 18-1, Repayments to Registered Pension Plans .
2018-12-13 Payroll Deductions Online Calculator
The Payroll Deductions Online Calculator (PDOC) is now available on the Canada.ca website at canada.ca/pdoc .
The new CPP formulas outlined in Chapter 7 of the T4127 Payroll Deductions Formulas guide are currently unavailable and will be implemented as soon as possible.
2018-12-10 NEWS105, Excise and GST/HST News – No. 105 (December 2018)
2018-12-07 Notice of Revision: Payroll Deductions Formulas guide (T4127) effective January 1, 2019
The Payroll Deductions Formulas guide (T4127) effective January 1, 2019 has been revised and is now available on the CRA website. What’s new:
• To reflect a proposed amendment to the CPP Regulations, the formulas for factor C have been updated and a new factor “DQ” has been introduced.
These changes will result in adjustments to other formulas which will be introduced in future releases of this guide. The Canada Revenue Agency will expect from employers their best efforts to comply with this proposed Regulation during 2019 calendar year. Starting January 1, 2020, employers should be fully compliant with respect to this Regulation.
T4127 Payroll Deductions Formulas - Effective January 1, 2019
2018-12-06 Charities and giving - What's new
The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Report on the Charities Program 2016 to 2018 is now available. The report provides a snapshot of the program, as well as an update on our outreach, education, and compliance activities, and our plans for the future.
2018-12-06 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment issuance – December 13, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit (CCB) payments on December 13, 2018. If you have not received your payment by December 20, 2018, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
Effective November 27, 2018, Canada Post has resumed normal postal operations. As a result, the December CCB cheques and its related provincial and territorial amounts will be delivered by December 13, 2018, as regularly scheduled.
To ensure benefit payments are delivered by December 13, the CRA may be releasing benefit cheques earlier than usual. Make sure you do not cash your cheque until the date on the cheque.
Join the millions of Canadians who have already signed up to get their benefit notices through online mail. Sign up today at canada.ca/taxes-online-mail.
2018-12-05 Registered plans administrators - What's new - Draft Newsletter for Industry Consultation
The Registered Plans Directorate has started a consultation process for its draft newsletter, Registered Pension Plan (RPP) Annuity Contracts under Section 147.4 of the Income Tax Act.
As this newsletter affects registered pension plan administrators, plan members, consultants and licensed annuities providers, it is important to consult with the pension industry to make sure that the newsletter adequately addresses issues related to acquiring outside annuities in satisfaction of a member’s rights to benefits under a registered pension plan.
Organizations interested in submitting their views are invited to review the Registered Pension Plan Annuity Contracts – Draft Newsletter for Industry Consultation . We would appreciate receiving one submission per organization in order to streamline the consultation process.
Written comments should be forwarded by March 1, 2019 to rpd/dre@cra-arc.gc.ca.
2018-11-27 The Registered Plans Directorate announces the 2019 TFSA dollar
2018-11-20 Statement by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue on the 2018 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada
2018-11-20 Charities and giving - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released a new graphic educational tool to clarify the process for Changing your Fiscal Year End (FYE) – What a registered charity needs to do and showing the impact on the filing of annual returns. If you have comments or suggestions to improve our videos, infographics, and/or graphic educational tools, don’t hesitate to email us.
2018-11-20 Charities and giving - Effective November 14, 2018, the CRA is no longer able to provide peel and stick bar code labels with the T3010 annual information return package. You will continue to receive Form TF725, Registered Charity Basic Information Sheet, which will allow you to make changes to your information. You should include this form with your T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, even if you don’t have any changes.
2018-11-15 T4127-JAN Payroll Deductions Formulas - 109th Edition - Effective January 1, 2019
2018-11-13 Better data and approaches help the Canada Revenue Agency identify Canadians trying to hide their assets overseas
Canada is committed to combatting offshore tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. Strong international partnerships are key to success. Thanks to historic investments in the last three federal Budgets, better tools and approaches in our compliance activities are helping us get more data, allowing us to better identify tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
2018-11-13 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment – November 20, 2018 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit (CCB) payments on November 20, 2018.
Due to potential postal service disruptions, Canada Post has made arrangements to deliver all essential cheques, including the CCB by November 22, 2018. If you get your benefit payments by direct deposit, your payment will not be affected and you will receive your CCB by November 20, 2018.
If you have not received your CCB payment by November 27, 2018, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
Did you know that you can view your CCB information online? Go to MyAccount to view your personalized benefit and credit information.
2018-11-09 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to host a free webinar series answering your payroll questions and helping you meet your deducting, remitting, and reporting requirements.
The upcoming webinar in the series is for employers who are interested in learning more about GST/HST Trust Accounts Examination.
When: Wednesday, November21 , 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Manitoba at 12:00 pm, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am. Register now.
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Manitoba at 9:00 am, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am. Register now.
2018-11-08 J5 countries host data 'challenge,' closing in on enablers of tax evasion — This week, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) officials participated in a five-nation challenge to optimize international coordination against tax evasion. The challenge was hosted by the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) in Amsterdam to identify, develop, and test tools, platforms, techniques, and methods that contribute to the mission of the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, also known as the J5.
2018-11-07 Tax tip: What’s new for CRA BizApp
The CRA BizApp is a mobile web app for small business owners and sole proprietors. It lets you manage your business accounts securely, anytime and anywhere. CRA BizApp is available on the go, and on any mobile device with an Internet browser—no app stores needed.
2018-11-02 The Registered Plans Directorate announces that the 2019 money purchase (MP) limit is $27,230, the 2019 defined benefit (DB) limit is $3,025.56, the 2020 registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) limit is $27,230, the 2019 deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) limit is $13,615 and the 2019 year’s maximum pensionable earnings (YMPE) is $57,400.
2018-11-01 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to host a free webinar series answering your payroll questions and helping you meet your deducting, remitting, and reporting requirements.
The upcoming webinar in the series is for employers who are interested in learning more about GST/HST Trust Accounts Examination.
When: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Manitoba at 12:00 pm, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am. Register now
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Manitoba at 9:00 am, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am. Register now
2018-11-01 Tax tip: Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings for 2019
2018-10-29 The Minister of National Revenue announces the appointment of a new Chief Service Officer and the launch of consultations with Canadians
2018-10-25 Individuals - Quarterly instalment payment reminder
This is a reminder that your next instalment payment is due on December 17, 2018. Paying online is quick and easy. Contact your financial institution to find out how you can use online banking to pay your taxes, or for more information about other payment methods, go to Make a payment
2018-10-24 Tax tip: Important notice about a postal disruption
2018-10-23 Tax tip: What to expect when the Canada Revenue Agency contacts you
Scammers posing as Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees continue to contact Canadians, misleading them into paying false debt.
2018-10-23 Tax tip: Businesses: Pay your taxes online through your bank or directly to the CRA
2018-10-23 Tax tip: Individuals: You can get your benefit payments through direct deposit
During the postal disruption at Canada Post, you can get your Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) benefit payments through direct deposit and pay your taxes online.
2018-10-17 Excise Technical Publications – Excise Duty Rates
This revised publication includes the excise duty rates on cannabis products produced in Canada that came into effect on October 17, 2018.
2018-10-12 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment issuance – October 19, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit (CCB) payments on October 19, 2018. If you have not received your payment by October 26, 2018, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
Remember to let the CRA know if changes happen in your life such as:
     • a change in your marital status
     • you have a new child
     • you change your address
     • you change your direct deposit information
When these changes happen, update your personal information using My Account.
2018-10-11 SR&ED Tax Incentives - In-person – Public seminars on SR&ED financial issues in Toronto, Ontario (English)
This information seminar provides a summary of the financial aspects of the SR&ED program. It is intended for financial or accounting staff already familiar with the basics of the SR&ED program. Attendees will be taken through the completion of a T661 Form, a case study, and the calculation of Investment Tax Credits. There is no charge to attend. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited - November 15, 2018.
2018-10-11 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to host a free webinar series to inform you of the coming changes to the CPP.
The next webinar in the series is for self-employed individuals who are interested in learning more about how the enhancement of the CPP will affect them.
When: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Manitoba at 12:00 pm, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am. Register now
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Manitoba at 9:00 am, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am Register now
2018-10-05 Charities and giving - Recent news and updates:
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has issued for consultation the draft guidance document Charities and public policy advocacy. This document provides general information, including examples, on how the CRA would implement the draft legislative proposals and administer the rules governing the public policy advocacy activities of charities.
The CRA accepts suggestions to guidance documents on an ongoing basis. As the legislation progresses further, suggested changes will continue to be accepted by the CRA until new legislation is tabled by the Department of Finance.
2018-10-04 Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – October 10, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) payments on October 10, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by October 24, 2018, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
We mailed your October OTB cheque early so that it would not be late if there was a postal disruption. Please make sure to wait until the date on the cheque before you deposit!
Don’t miss a payment! Direct deposit is a fast, easy and secure way to get your payments on time in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstances. Register today to avoid delays!
Did you know that you can view your OTB information online? Go to My Account to view your personalized benefit and credit information.
2018-10-01 Income Tax Technical Publications - New and Updated Income Tax Folios related to RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, RDSPs and TFSAs
Income Tax Folio S3-F10-C3, Advantages – RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, RDSPs and TFSAs has been published to the Canada.ca website. Its effective date is October 1, 2018.
An updated version of Income Tax Folio S3-F10-C1, Qualified Investments – RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, RDSPs and TFSAs has been published to the Canada.ca website. Its effective date is October 1, 2018.
An updated version of Income Tax Folio S3-F10-C2, Prohibited Investments – RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, RDSPs and TFSAs has been published to the Canada.ca website. Its effective date is October 1, 2018.
2018-09-28 Working income tax benefit advance payment issuance – October 5, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next working income tax benefit advance payments on October 5, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by October 22, 2018, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
We mailed your October WITB advance payments cheque early so that it would not be late if there was a postal disruption. Please make sure to wait until the date on the cheque before you deposit!
Want to know when and how much your next benefit payment is? Use the MyBenefits CRA mobile app.
2018-09-27 Canada Revenue Agency and Tax-Filer Empowerment Canada collaborate on providing digital services to Canadians
2018-09-27 Tax tip: Interest rates for the fourth calendar quarter
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced today the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in effect from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
2018-09-26 Minister Lebouthillier launches national consultations to improve CRA services for small and medium businesses
2018-09-26 SR&ED Tax Incentives – What's New Toronto Centre Tax Services Offices information seminars
 This information seminar provides a summary of the financial aspects of the SR&ED program. It is intended for financial or accounting staff already familiar with the basics of the SR&ED program. Attendees will be taken through the completion of a T661 Form, a case study, and the calculation of Investment Tax Credits. There is no charge to attend. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited.
2018-09-26 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to host a free webinar series to inform you of the coming changes to the CPP.
The next webinar in the series is for self-employed individuals who are interested in learning more about how the enhancement of the CPP will affect them.
When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Manitoba at 12:00 pm, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am. Register now.
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Manitoba at 9:00 am, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am Register now.
2018-09-25 What you need to know : Changes to the Non-accountable allowances paid to elected members of legislative assemblies, certain municipal officers, and members of public or separate school boards
2018-09-17 Tax tip: Back to school tax tips for parents
2018-09-17 Self-employed: What the CPP Enhancement means for you
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to host a free webinar series to inform you of the coming changes to the CPP.
The next webinar in the series is for self-employed individuals who are interested in learning more about how the enhancement of the CPP will affect them.
When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Manitoba at 12:00 pm, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am. Register now.
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Manitoba at 9:00 am, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am. Register now.
2018-09-13 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment issuance – September 20, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit (CCB) payments on September 20, 2018. If you have not received your payment by September 27, 2018, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
Did you know that you can view your CCB information online? Go to My Account to view your personalized benefit and credit information.
2018-09-10 Individuals - Quarterly instalment payment reminder
This is a reminder that your next instalment payment is due on September 15, 2018. Paying online is quick and easy. Contact your financial institution to find out how you can use online banking to pay your taxes, or for more information about other payment methods, go to www.cra.gc.ca/payments.
2018-0-04 Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – September 10, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) payments on September 10, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by September 24, 2018, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
You can use the MyBenefits CRA mobile app to update your marital status and the children in your care. Check it out!
2018-08-28 Canada Revenue Agency offers taxpayer relief to Canadians affected by wildfires
2018-08-27 Tax tip: Benefits being reviewed? Here’s what you need to know
2018-08-24 Minister Lebouthillier announces the opening of three Canada Revenue Agency Northern Service Centres
2018-08-21 SR&ED Tax Incentives – What's New: New Service Standards
2018-08-15 Statement by the Minister of National Revenue and the Minister of Finance on the Government's commitment to clarifying the rules governing the political activities of charities
2018-08-13 What to expect during a Payroll Account Examination
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to host a free webinar answering your payroll questions and helping you meet your deducting, remitting, and reporting requirements.
The upcoming webinar is for employers who are interested in learning more about what to expect during a Payroll Account examination.
When: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Manitoba at 12:00 pm, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am Register now.
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Manitoba at 9:00 am, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am Register now.
2018-08-10 Excise Technical Publication – EDRATES Excise Duty Rates
2018-08-07 Granby Company Sentenced for Tax Evasion
2018-08-07 Conditional Sentence for a Tax Protester
2018-08-03 Excise Technical Publication – EDM1-1-2 Regional Excise Duty Offices
2018-08-03 Owner of Toronto Temporary Staffing Agencies Charged with Tax Fraud
2018-08-02 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to host a free webinar answering your payroll questions and helping you meet your deducting, remitting, and reporting requirements.
The upcoming webinar is for employers who are interested in learning more about what to expect during a Payroll Accounts examinations.
When: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Manitoba at 12:00 pm, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am Register now.
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Manitoba at 9:00 am, Saskatchewan and Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am. Register now. Register now.
2018-07-31 The Registered Plans Directorate has updated the XML schemas of forms T920 and T244. We also increased the number of forms available for electronic filing. See Filing forms with the Registered Plans Directorate for the list of options for RPD forms.
2018-07-27 Minister Lebouthillier highlights initiatives to improve CRA services in Baie-Comeau
2018-07-25 GST/HST Memorandum 3-6, Conversion of Foreign Currency
2018-07-19 Minister Lebouthillier highlights the enhanced Canada Child Benefit
2018-07-16 Excise Duty Circular ED212-11 Application of Rates of Excise Duty on the First 75,000 Hectolitres of Beer Brewed in Canada
2018-07-16 Excise Duty Circular ED212-12 Related or Associated Persons Rules for Brewers
2018-07-13 Excise and GST/HST News – NEWS104, Excise and GST/HST News (July 2018)
2018-07-13 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment – July 20, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit payments on July 20, 2018. If you have not received your payment by July 27, 2018, you may want to check on its status via MyAccount or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Please note that the CRA cannot provide any new information before this date.
Want to know when and how much your next benefit payment is? Use the MyBenefits CRA mobile app.
2018-07-11 National industry engagement technical workshops for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector
The CRA is launching a first – a series of national workshops aimed at directly supporting businesses conducting R&D in the ICT sector. During these workshops, businesses will gain valuable insights into how to best relate their innovation to SR&ED. Useful tips and best practices will also be provided which will help in ensuring businesses receive their full entitlements under the SR&ED program. Also this is an opportunity for businesses to engage directly with the CRA.
More details about the event, including registrations, can be found at the following page:
National industry engagement technical workshops for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector (English / French, various cities and dates)
2018-07-10 Statement by the Minister of National Revenue on Canada’s successful first exchange of the Country-by-Country reporting initiative
2018-07-06 The following new documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: GST/HST NOTICE308 - GST/HST and Investment Limited Partnerships
2018-07-03 Tax enforcement authorities unite to combat international tax crime and money laundering
2018-07-03 Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – July 10, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) payments on July 10, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by July 24, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
Remember to let the CRA know if changes happen in your life such as:
     • a change in your marital status
     • you have a new child
     • you change your address
     • you change your direct deposit information
When these changes happen, update your personal information using My Account.
2018-06-28 Minister Lebouthillier announces the release of the Canada Revenue Agency's fourth tax gap study
2018-06-28 Working income tax benefit advance payment issuance – July 5, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next working income tax benefit advance payments on July 5, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by July 19, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
Moving soon? Let us know your new address as soon as possible to make sure there are no interruptions in your benefit payments.
2018-06-28 GST/HST credit payment issuance – July 5, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next GST/HST credit payments on July 5, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by July 19, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
Did you know that you can view your GST/HST credit information online? Go to My Account to view your personalized benefit and credit information.
2018-06-27 Canada Revenue Agency officials to provide technical briefing regarding tax gap study on international tax compliance of individuals
2018-06-27 Improving services for businesses
2018-06-26 Your tax return is being reviewed. What happens now?
2018-06-26 Changes to your benefit and credit payment amounts
2018-06-21 Warning: Don’t be fooled by the working income tax benefit tax scheme
2018-06-20 Notice of Revision: Payroll Deductions Tables guide (T4032), Payroll Deductions Supplementary Tables guide (T4008), and Payroll Deductions Formulas guide (T4127) effective July 1, 2018
T4032 Payroll Deductions Tables
T4008 Payroll Deductions Supplementary Tables
T4127 Payroll Deductions Formulas - Effective July 1, 2018
2018-06-14 The following information is now available on Canada.ca: Interest rates for the third calendar quarter
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced today the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in effect from July 1, 2018, to September 30, 2018.
2018-06-14 The July 1, 2018, edition of the Payroll Deductions Online Calculator (PDOC) is now available on the Canada.ca website at canada.ca/pdoc.
*Please note that the Ontario changes are subject to the approval of the Parliament of Ontario
2018-06-14 The Payroll Deductions Tables guide (T4032) effective July 1, 2018, and the Payroll Deductions Supplementary Tables guide (T4008), effective July 1, 2018, are now available on the Canada.ca website.
T4032 Payroll Deductions Tables - Effective July 1, 2018
T4008 Payroll Deductions Supplementary Tables - Effective July 1, 2018
2018-06-13 Government of Canada responds to the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Canada Revenue Agency call centres
2018-06-01 Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – June 8, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) payments on June 8, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by June 22, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
You can calculate the amount of your OTB payment by using the CRA’s online benefits calculator at canada.ca/child-family-benefits-calculator.
2018-05-25 This is a reminder that your next instalment payment is due on June 15, 2018. Paying online is quick and easy. Contact your financial institution to find out how you can use online banking to pay your taxes, or for more information about other payment methods, go to Make a payment to the Canada Revenue Agency .
2018-05-24 Government of Canada offers taxpayer relief to Canadians affected by flooding
2018-05-17 The Canada Revenue Agency updates audit results relating to the real estate sector in British Columbia and Ontario The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to maintaining the fairness of Canada’s tax system by addressing non-compliance in real estate transactions. The CRA knows that most Canadians pay their fair share of taxes. Nevertheless, there continue to be tax compliance risks in the real estate sector, particularly in the Vancouver and Toronto markets. In response to these risks, the CRA is continuing to take concrete action to crack down on those who fail to follow the law.
2018-05-16 The Payroll Deductions Formulas guide (T4127) effective July 1, 2018, is now available on the Canada.ca website. T4127 Payroll Deductions Formulas - Effective July 1, 2018
2018-05-14 Excise Technical Publications – EDN52, EDN53 & EDN54
The following new documents are now available on the Canada.ca website:
EDN52 Obtaining and Renewing a Cannabis Licence
EDN53 General Information for Cultivators, Producers and Packagers of Cannabis Products
EDN54 General Overview of the Cannabis Excise Stamps
2018-05-11 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment - May 18, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit payments on May 18, 2018. If you have not received your payment by May 28, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
Are you signed up for direct deposit? It’s the fastest way to get your benefit payments straight to your bank account. Learn more at canada.ca/cra-direct-deposit.
For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2018-05-11 Canada to host the 52nd General Assembly of the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations The Government of Canada has made improving the services it offers Canadians a priority for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) so that all Canadians feel like valued clients and not just taxpayers.
2018-05-10 Webinar Listserv Invitation - The Canada Pension Plan Enhancement and You
More than a million Canadians are heading into retirement in the coming years and many may not be able to make ends meet. Nearly two-thirds of Canadians don’t have a workplace pension and many others have not saved enough through other investments.
All Canadians have the right to a secure retirement income and that’s why the Government of Canada is enhancing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) starting January 2019.
Encourage your employees to get informed on what the enhancement means to them and to their pocketbooks. Our free webinar, The Canada Pension Plan Enhancement and You, will discuss:
     • Why the CPP is being enhanced
     • How it will affect paycheques and retirement income
     • What to do at tax time
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Prairies at 12:00 pm, Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am. Register now.
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Prairies at 9:00 am, Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am. Register now.
2018-05-09 Protect your records from weather emergencies
Emergency Preparedness Week [May 6-12, 2018] is the ideal time to take a proactive stance.
2018-05-03 Brampton Tax Preparer Sentenced for Tax Fraud The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that Ajay Sharma of Brampton, Ontario was sentenced in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on April 27, 2018 to a conditional sentence of two years less a day, to three years of probation, and to a court imposed fine of $96,946.
2018-05-03 Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – May 10, 2018
 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit payments on May 10, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by May 25, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
Remember to let the CRA know if changes happen in your life such as:
     • a change in your marital status
     • you have a new child
     • you change your address
     • you change your direct deposit information
When these changes happen, update your personal information using My Account.
For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2018-05-01 So you’ve filed your 2017 tax return, now what?
After you file your 2017 return, there are a few more things you can do.
2018-05-01 Correct your taxes with the Voluntary Disclosures Program The Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) gives you a second chance to change a tax return you previously filed or to file a return that you should have filed.
2018-04-30 Changes Coming to the Canada Pension Plan
2018-04-30 The Canada Revenue Agency’s payroll podcast Episode 8: Small business deduction – Defining active business
2018-04-30 Stay on top of your business accounts with the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) BizApp
2018-04-30 Important Information Regarding Good and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Returns
Are you part of the 10% of GST/HST registrants that still file your GST/HST returns on paper? Starting on May 14, 2018, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be changing the GST34-2, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Return for Registrants, to a new, streamlined filing package.
Previously, if you filed GST/HST returns monthly or quarterly by paper, you would receive your returns 12 or 4 times a year, respectively. With this new process, the documents required will be mailed together in one convenient package. This package will be sent before your first return is due.
Your filing and payment due dates will remain the same.
Visit Changes affecting your GST/HST return for more information.
2018-04-27 Service improvements are benefiting millions of Canadians this tax season The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to improving its services to help Canadians file their income tax and benefit return and receive the benefits and credits they are entitled to in a timely and efficient manner.
2018-04-25 How to make a payment to the Canada Revenue Agency There are many ways you can make a payment to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
2018-04-25 Are you self-employed? Know your tax obligations As a self-employed person, you and your spouse or common-law partner have until midnight on Friday, June 15, 2018, to file your 2017 income tax and benefit returns.
2018-04-25 The Canada Revenue Agency’s payroll podcast – Episode 8: Small business deduction – Defining active business
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) presents the eighth episode of our payroll podcast for employers and the payroll community. In this episode, we finish our two-part conversation on the small business deduction, this time discussing:
     • active business income;
     • a specified investment business and a personal services business; and
     • important resources available.
You can listen to this podcast on:
     • the Government of Canada website
      • iTunes
      • Google Play
 If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for future topics related to the podcast, email us at podcast@cra-arc.gc.ca.
2018-04-25 The following new document is now available on the Canada.ca website: ETSL64 List of Vehicles and Associated Tax Rates for 2018
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/etsl64.html
2018-04-24 Charities and giving - Recent news and updates:
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released two new educational products:
     • Find out whether you can issue official donation receipts for your charity's annual golf tournament.
        Watch the new video in the Gifting and receipting series: Golf tournaments.
      • Learn how to calculate the amount to write on your donation receipts by reading the new graphic
        educational tool: Hosting a golf tournament?
If you have comments or suggestions to improve our videos, infographics, and/or graphic educational tools, don’t hesitate to email us.
2018-04-23 Flipping houses or condos? Know your tax obligations! Property flipping is when individuals, including real estate agents, buy and resell homes in a short period of time for a profit. This also includes buying and selling a property before its official sale or construction—a process called an “assignment sale” but sometimes also referred to as “shadow flipping”.
2018-04-18 Remember, the deadline to file most returns is April 30 Most Canadian income tax and benefit returns for 2017 are due on April 30, 2018. If you have a balance owing, the total amount is also due by that date.
2018-04-17 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment issuance – April 20, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit payments on April 20, 2018. If you have not received your payment by April 27, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
Register for online mail and get an email when your benefit notices are available in My Account.
2018-04-16 Surrey real estate developer sentenced for GST/HST fraud The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that real estate developer Rajinder Singh Mann of Surrey, British Columbia, was sentenced to a conditional sentence order of two years less a day, which includes nine months house arrest and 150 hours of community service.
2018-04-13 Last-minute tax-filing tips The deadline to file your 2017 tax return is April 30, 2018. If you or your spouse or common-law partner are self-employed, you have until June 15 to file your 2017 tax return. But if you owe taxes, you still have to pay the full amount no later than April 30 to avoid interest charges.
2018-04-11 Video: Filing online—fast, easy, and secure This is a video which explains how to file an income tax and benefit return online, and the electronic services available to help taxpayers with that process.
2018-04-11 What to do when a loved one dies Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult. With this in mind, the CRA wants to help make filing their final tax return easier. This simple checklist will help you with the first few steps you should take.
2018-04-11 Did you know you may be eligible to claim medical expenses? You can reduce the amount of federal tax you pay by claiming a non-refundable tax credit on a wide variety of medical expenses.
You may be able to claim medical expenses for yourself, your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children (under 18 years of age), and certain other dependants.
2018-04-11 Seniors: Ready to do your taxes? Make sure you’re receiving your benefits and credits! The CRA wants to make sure that you are receiving the benefits and credits you are eligible for. As a senior, here are some of the most common things that you could claim on your income tax and benefit return at tax time.
2018-04-11 Make your life easier: Change your return online with ReFILE The ReFILE service now lets you change your return using your preferred certified filing software. Make sure you receive your notice of assessment before sending a change through ReFILE.
One of the best features of the ReFILE service is that it allows you to view your estimated tax results based on your changes made. Each successful change will also receive a confirmation of receipt from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), allowing you to rest easy knowing that the change is being processed.
2018-04-11 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) returns with the seventh episode of our payroll podcast for employers and the payroll community. In this episode, we begin a two-part conversation on the small business deduction. The discussion includes:
    • some of the eligibility requirements;
    • Canadian-controlled private corporations; and
    • the more-than-five employee rule.
You can listen to this podcast on:
    • the Government of Canada website
     • iTunes
     • Google Play
 If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for future topics related to the podcast, email us at podcast@cra-arc.gc.ca.
2018-04-11 SR&ED Program Service Standards
2018-04-09 Appeal denied for Winnipeg man sentenced to 4 year jail term for tax evasion. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that Jeff Dyck, an administrator for One World United Inc. had his appeal denied today by the Winnipeg Court of Appeal in relation to his sentence on tax evasion charges. He will be remanded into custody where he will serve the remaining portion of his 4 year sentence.
2018-04-06 Has your marital status changed? Did you know that your marital status can affect your taxes and the amount of benefit and credit payments you are eligible to get? It is important to tell the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) about any changes in your marital status before you do your taxes to make sure you get the right payments.
2018-04-04 Do you have to report to the Canada Revenue Agency the foreign property that you own? If you own foreign property, remember your reporting obligations. You must file Form T1135, Foreign Income Verification Statement, on time.
2018-05-11 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment - May 18, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit payments on May 18, 2018. If you have not received your payment by May 28, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
Are you signed up for direct deposit? It’s the fastest way to get your benefit payments straight to your bank account. Learn more at canada.ca/cra-direct-deposit.
For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us .
2018-05-11 Canada to host the 52nd General Assembly of the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations The Government of Canada has made improving the services it offers Canadians a priority for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) so that all Canadians feel like valued clients and not just taxpayers.
2018-05-10 Webinar Listserv Invitation - The Canada Pension Plan Enhancement and You
More than a million Canadians are heading into retirement in the coming years and many may not be able to make ends meet. Nearly two-thirds of Canadians don’t have a workplace pension and many others have not saved enough through other investments.
All Canadians have the right to a secure retirement income and that’s why the Government of Canada is enhancing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) starting January 2019.
Encourage your employees to get informed on what the enhancement means to them and to their pocketbooks. Our free webinar, The Canada Pension Plan Enhancement and You, will discuss:
     • Why the CPP is being enhanced
     • How it will affect paycheques and retirement income
     • What to do at tax time
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Prairies at 12:00 pm, Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am. Register now.
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Prairies at 9:00 am, Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am. Register now.
2018-05-09 Protect your records from weather emergencies
Emergency Preparedness Week [May 6-12, 2018] is the ideal time to take a proactive stance.
2018-05-03 Brampton Tax Preparer Sentenced for Tax Fraud The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that Ajay Sharma of Brampton, Ontario was sentenced in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on April 27, 2018 to a conditional sentence of two years less a day, to three years of probation, and to a court imposed fine of $96,946.
2018-05-03 Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – May 10, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit payments on May 10, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by May 25, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
Remember to let the CRA know if changes happen in your life such as:
     • a change in your marital status
     • you have a new child
     • you change your address
     • you change your direct deposit information
When these changes happen, update your personal information using My Account.
For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2018-05-01 So you’ve filed your 2017 tax return, now what?
After you file your 2017 return, there are a few more things you can do.
2018-05-01 Correct your taxes with the Voluntary Disclosures Program The Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) gives you a second chance to change a tax return you previously filed or to file a return that you should have filed.
2018-04-30 Changes Coming to the Canada Pension Plan
2018-04-30 The Canada Revenue Agency’s payroll podcast Episode 8: Small business deduction – Defining active business
2018-04-30 Stay on top of your business accounts with the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) BizApp
2018-04-30 Important Information Regarding Good and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Returns
Are you part of the 10% of GST/HST registrants that still file your GST/HST returns on paper? Starting on May 14, 2018, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be changing the GST34-2, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Return for Registrants, to a new, streamlined filing package.
Previously, if you filed GST/HST returns monthly or quarterly by paper, you would receive your returns 12 or 4 times a year, respectively. With this new process, the documents required will be mailed together in one convenient package. This package will be sent before your first return is due.
Your filing and payment due dates will remain the same.
Visit Changes affecting your GST/HST return for more information.
2018-04-27 Service improvements are benefiting millions of Canadians this tax season The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to improving its services to help Canadians file their income tax and benefit return and receive the benefits and credits they are entitled to in a timely and efficient manner.
2018-04-25 How to make a payment to the Canada Revenue Agency There are many ways you can make a payment to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
2018-04-25 Are you self-employed? Know your tax obligations As a self-employed person, you and your spouse or common-law partner have until midnight on Friday, June 15, 2018, to file your 2017 income tax and benefit returns.
2018-04-25 The Canada Revenue Agency’s payroll podcast – Episode 8: Small business deduction – Defining active business
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) presents the eighth episode of our payroll podcast for employers and the payroll community. In this episode, we finish our two-part conversation on the small business deduction, this time discussing:
     • active business income;
     • a specified investment business and a personal services business; and
     • important resources available.
You can listen to this podcast on:
     • the Government of Canada website
      • iTunes
      • Google Play
 If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for future topics related to the podcast, email us at podcast@cra-arc.gc.ca.
2018-04-25 The following new document is now available on the Canada.ca website: ETSL64 List of Vehicles and Associated Tax Rates for 2018
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/etsl64.html
2018-04-24 Charities and giving - Recent news and updates:
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released two new educational products:
     • Find out whether you can issue official donation receipts for your charity's annual golf tournament.
        Watch the new video in the Gifting and receipting series: Golf tournaments.
      • Learn how to calculate the amount to write on your donation receipts by reading the new graphic
        educational tool: Hosting a golf tournament?
If you have comments or suggestions to improve our videos, infographics, and/or graphic educational tools, don’t hesitate to email us.
2018-04-23 Flipping houses or condos? Know your tax obligations! Property flipping is when individuals, including real estate agents, buy and resell homes in a short period of time for a profit. This also includes buying and selling a property before its official sale or construction—a process called an “assignment sale” but sometimes also referred to as “shadow flipping”.
2018-04-18 Remember, the deadline to file most returns is April 30 Most Canadian income tax and benefit returns for 2017 are due on April 30, 2018. If you have a balance owing, the total amount is also due by that date.
2018-04-17 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment issuance – April 20, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit payments on April 20, 2018. If you have not received your payment by April 27, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
Register for online mail and get an email when your benefit notices are available in My Account.
2018-04-16 Surrey real estate developer sentenced for GST/HST fraud The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that real estate developer Rajinder Singh Mann of Surrey, British Columbia, was sentenced to a conditional sentence order of two years less a day, which includes nine months house arrest and 150 hours of community service.
2018-04-13 Last-minute tax-filing tips The deadline to file your 2017 tax return is April 30, 2018. If you or your spouse or common-law partner are self-employed, you have until June 15 to file your 2017 tax return. But if you owe taxes, you still have to pay the full amount no later than April 30 to avoid interest charges.
2018-04-11 Video: Filing online—fast, easy, and secure This is a video which explains how to file an income tax and benefit return online, and the electronic services available to help taxpayers with that process.
2018-04-11 What to do when a loved one dies Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult. With this in mind, the CRA wants to help make filing their final tax return easier. This simple checklist will help you with the first few steps you should take.
2018-04-11 Did you know you may be eligible to claim medical expenses? You can reduce the amount of federal tax you pay by claiming a non-refundable tax credit on a wide variety of medical expenses.
You may be able to claim medical expenses for yourself, your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children (under 18 years of age), and certain other dependants.
2018-04-11 Seniors: Ready to do your taxes? Make sure you’re receiving your benefits and credits! The CRA wants to make sure that you are receiving the benefits and credits you are eligible for. As a senior, here are some of the most common things that you could claim on your income tax and benefit return at tax time.
2018-04-11 Make your life easier: Change your return online with ReFILE The ReFILE service now lets you change your return using your preferred certified filing software. Make sure you receive your notice of assessment before sending a change through ReFILE.
One of the best features of the ReFILE service is that it allows you to view your estimated tax results based on your changes made. Each successful change will also receive a confirmation of receipt from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), allowing you to rest easy knowing that the change is being processed.
2018-04-11 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) returns with the seventh episode of our payroll podcast for employers and the payroll community. In this episode, we begin a two-part conversation on the small business deduction. The discussion includes:
    • some of the eligibility requirements;
    • Canadian-controlled private corporations; and
    • the more-than-five employee rule.
You can listen to this podcast on:
    • the Government of Canada website
     • iTunes
     • Google Play
 If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for future topics related to the podcast, email us at podcast@cra-arc.gc.ca.
2018-04-11 SR&ED Program Service Standards
2018-04-09 Appeal denied for Winnipeg man sentenced to 4 year jail term for tax evasion. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that Jeff Dyck, an administrator for One World United Inc. had his appeal denied today by the Winnipeg Court of Appeal in relation to his sentence on tax evasion charges. He will be remanded into custody where he will serve the remaining portion of his 4 year sentence.
2018-04-06 Has your marital status changed? Did you know that your marital status can affect your taxes and the amount of benefit and credit payments you are eligible to get? It is important to tell the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) about any changes in your marital status before you do your taxes to make sure you get the right payments.
2018-04-04 Do you have to report to the Canada Revenue Agency the foreign property that you own? If you own foreign property, remember your reporting obligations. You must file Form T1135, Foreign Income Verification Statement, on time.
2018-03-29 The Government of Canada is committed to making tax filing easier for the most vulnerable Canadians, and is working to ensure that these individuals have access to the benefits and credits to which they are entitled, including the Canada child benefit. That is why the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is introducing concrete measures to reduce barriers to tax filing. Parliamentary Secretary highlights efforts to help vulnerable Canadians access the benefits they are entitled to
2018-04-03 Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – April 10, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit payments on April 10, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by April 24, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date. Want to know when and how much your next benefit payment is? Use the MyBenefits CRA mobile app.
2018-03-29 If you bought or sold your home in or plan to buy or sell a home soon, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has information to help you. Income tax information you need to know if you bought or sold a home.
2018-03-29 Working income tax benefit program
Working income tax benefit advance payment issuance – April 5, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next working income tax benefit advance payments on April 5, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by April 19, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
To continue receiving the working income tax benefit advance payments, you have to do your taxes on time every year, even if you did not have income in the year. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they also have to do their taxes every year.
2018-03-29 GST/HST credit payment issuance – April 5, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next GST/HST credit payments on April 5, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by April 19, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
The CRA uses information from your tax return to calculate the amount of your GST/HST credit payments. To continue receiving your GST/HST credit payments, do your 2017 taxes on time, even if you have no income to report or your income is tax exempt. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they also have to do their taxes on time.
2018-03-28 The Government of Canada continues to address emerging risks of tax non-compliance to maintain a robust tax system that is fair for all taxpayers. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been actively engaged in uncovering unreported income received by businesses, including incentives. Businesses: report all your income!
2018-03-27 This year, as a result of a number of new services that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has put in place, it has never been simpler and quicker to prepare an income tax return. Haven’t done your taxes yet? Here's what you need to know.
2018-03-27 The sharing economy is a way to consume and access property and services. In this economy, communities pool, loan, and share their resources through networks of trust, often using technology to connect. Involved in the sharing economy? Know your tax obligations.
2018-03-27 An end-to-end digital filing experience from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is now available. With Express NOA, you can get your notice of assessment right after you file your tax return. You file online. Now get your notice of assessment online too..
2018-03-23 In-person – Public seminar on SR&ED financial issues in Toronto, Ontario on May 2, 2018 (English)
2018-03-22 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that Kevin Ekow Plange of Toronto, Ontario, was sentenced on March 20, 2018 to 18 months in jail and to two years of probation. Toronto resident jailed for defrauding the CRA.
2018-03-22 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced today the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in effect from April 1, 2018, to June 30, 2018. Interest rates for the second calendar quarter.
2018-03-21 The Government of Canada is committed to improving services to help Canadians receive the benefits to which they are entitled. The Automated Benefits Application service in the Northwest Territories will make applying for benefits for newborns easier.
2018-03-21 Short on time this tax season? Try Auto-fill my return. This secure Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) service automatically fills in parts of your income tax and benefit return with information the CRA already has on file, making online filing even easier. This past year, Auto‑fill my return was used more than 8 million times. Auto-fill my return makes doing your taxes easier
2018-03-20 Do you have a balance owing? Can’t pay in full? Work with the Canada Revenue Agency to resolve your tax debt now! If you cannot pay the full amount you owe now, you may qualify for a payment arrangement or ask for taxpayer relief. What you need to know about payment arrangements.
2018-03-20 If you recently sold a principal residence, you have to report the sale on your income tax and benefit return. This requirement ensures that only those entitled to the principal residence exemption can claim it. Report the sale of your principal residence
2018-03-19 One of the major commitments of the Government of Canada is to make tax filing easier so that the most vulnerable Canadians have access to all the credits and benefits to which they are entitled, including the Canada child benefit. That is why the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is introducing concrete measures to reduce barriers for them. Minister Lebouthillier highlights efforts to help vulnerable Canadians access the benefits they are entitled to.
2018-03-15 Getting ready to do your 2017 taxes? It’s important to do your taxes on time to avoid interest and penalty charges and possible delays or interruptions in your benefit payments. Doing your taxes online makes it easier to file on time
2018-03-14 Every year around tax time, Canadians call the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to ask a variety of questions. Top questions the CRA gets at tax time
2018-03-14 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a few tips that could save you time and money. Eight things to remember at tax time.
2018-03-13 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit payments on March 20, 2018. If you have not received your payment by March 27, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date.
To receive your July 2018 payment on time, file your 2017 income tax and benefit return by the filing deadline, even if your income was tax exempt or you had no income at all. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they must also file their 2017 return. The CRA uses information from your return to calculate how much your payments will be. For more information, go to Canada child benefit
2018-03-09 Toronto Centre Tax Services Offices information seminars
2018-03-08 Paradigm "educator" sentenced to 4.5 years in jail for tax protester scheme
2018-03-08 Need help doing your taxes? Get them done for you, for free!
2018-03-07 Two accounts, one password
2018-03-06 It’s tax time! Don’t panic: there’s free tax help
2018-03-02 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit payments on March 9, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by March 23, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date. For information about the Ontario trillium benefit, the Ontario child benefit, or the Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant, go to the Province of Ontario
2018-03-01 The following new documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: EDN49 Changes to Excise Duty Rates on Tobacco Products, EDN50 Cigarette Inventory Tax, EDN51 Questions and Answers on the Cigarette Inventory Tax
2018-03-01 Official donation receipts must include the name and website address of the Canada Revenue Agency. Following the move to the canada.ca website, official donation receipts will need to be updated with the new address: canada.ca/charities-giving. Charities and qualified donees have until March 31, 2019 to make this change.
2018-03-01 For more information about what must be included on an official donation receipt, see Sample official donation receipts
2018-03-01 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released a new video in its Gifting and receipting series. Find out if you can issue donation receipts for the donation of gift cards and gift certificates, as well as the difference between the issuer and the card holder! Watch the video here: Gift certificates and gift cards
2018-02-27 Canada Revenue Agency Individuals - Quarterly instalment payment reminder. This is a reminder that your next instalment payment is due on March 15, 2018. Paying online is quick and easy. Contact your financial institution to find out how you can use online banking to pay your taxes, or for more information about other payment methods, go to canada.ca/payments.
2018-02-27 The following information is now available on Canada.ca: EDM1-1-6 Formulation Approval Process
2018-02-27 The following information is now available on Canada.ca: GST/HST Memorandum 7-5, Electronic Filing and Payment
2018-02-27 New documents, now available online: EDN47 New Form Y15D, Request for Formula Approval, EDN48 Tobacco Stamping Regime – Contract Extension
2018-02-23 The Canada Revenue Agency is launching the 2018 tax filing season
2018-02-22 New to Canada? Learn about taxes and benefits
2018-02-22 Were you invited to use File my Return? You may be eligible to do your taxes over the phone!
2018-02-21 Minister Lebouthillier strengthens international partnerships to fight offshore tax fraud, evasion and aggressive tax avoidance
2018-02-20 Students: here’s what you need to know this tax season
2018-02-20 The following new documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: EDN46 Excise Duty Rates on Spirits and Wine Effective April 1, 2018, EDBN24 Excise Duty Rates on Beer Effective April 1, 2018
2018-02-20 Minister of National Revenue welcomes favourably the Offshore Compliance Advisory Committee recommendations on the analysis of big data
2018-02-16 Minister Lebouthillier to travel to France to meet with the CRA's international partners in efforts to combat tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance
2018-02-15 Benefits and credits for northern residents
2018-02-15 Free webinar series answering your payroll questions and helping you meet your deducting, remitting, and reporting requirements. Upcoming webinar in the series is for employers who are interested in learning more about the enhancement of the CPP. — When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
English: Quebec and Ontario at 1:00 pm, Maritimes at 2:00 pm, Newfoundland and Labrador at 2:30 pm, Prairies at 12:00 pm, Alberta at 11:00 am, British Columbia at 10:00 am. Register now.
French: Quebec and Ontario at 10:00 am, Maritimes at 11:00 am, Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:30 am, Prairies at 9:00 am, Alberta at 8:00 am, British Columbia at 7:00 am. Register now.
2018-02-14 The Government of Canada is launching a “tell us once” approach for online direct deposit payments
2018-02-14 Seniors: Ready to do your taxes? Make sure you’re receiving your benefits and credits!
2018-02-13 Canada child benefit (CCB) payment – February 20, 2018. Want to know when and how much your next benefit payment is? Use the MyBenefits CRA mobile app.
2018-02-12 NOTICE307 Cayoose Creek Indian Band Implements the First Nations Goods and Services Tax
2018-02-09 Sentences for two tax protesters
2018-02-09 Cochrane liquor store owner sentenced on tax offences
2018-02-09 Statement by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue
2018-02-07 What to do when a loved one dies
2018-02-07 New parents, don’t forget to take advantage of the many benefits and credits available that can be a big boost to your family budget.
2018-02-07 New parent? Learn about tax breaks and benefits for your family
2018-02-07 Do you paper file your taxes? Here’s how to get an income tax and benefit package
2018-02-03 What’s new for tax professionals and tax preparers this tax-filing season
2018-02-01 Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – February 9, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by February 23, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date. Changes to your marital status? Let us know by using the MyBenefits CRA mobile app. It's easy!
2018-01-31 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a list of common medical expenses that may qualify
2018-01-31 Did you know you may be eligible to claim medical expenses?
2018-01-31 EDM1-1-2 Regional Excise Duty Offices
2018-01-26 Don’t get scammed! Beware of frausters claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency
2018-01-25 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) returns with the fifth episode of its payroll podcast. This free podcast is aimed at the payroll community and employers in general. In this episode, we begin a two-part conversation on the Canada pension plan (CPP) enhancement with subject matter expert Kevin. We will be discussing: CPP overview, Calculating and remitting, and Tax deduction. You can listen to the podcast on: Government of Canada website, iTunes, Google Play.
2018-01-24 Disability Advisory Committee holds first meeting
2018-01-24 Did you donate to a charity? You may be able to claim a charitable donation tax credit
2018-01-24 Did you donate to a registered Canadian charity or other qualified donee that gives official donation receipts? You may be eligible for a charitable donation tax credit that reduces your taxes owing.
2018-01-23 What’s new this tax-filing season
2018-01-23 Excise and GST/HST News - No. 103
2018-01-19 Minister Lebouthillier meets with Québec City area businesses to discuss the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement
2018-01-17 SR&ED Program Service Standards
2018-01-15 Media opportunity, Parliamentary Secretary Khera, on behalf of Minister Lebouthillier, on improvements to tax filing services for Canadians
2018-01-11 Managing a trust can be taxing, but filing your tax return shouldn’t be. New this year, trust administrators and their representatives can file a simple T3 Trust Income Tax and Information Return (T3RET) online using the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) secure Internet File Transfer service.
2018-01-11 Online filing for Trust Income Tax and Information Returns is here!
2018-01-05 Toronto tax preparer sentenced for tax evasion
2018-01-05 Minister Lebouthillier announces improvements to tax filing services for Canadians
2018-01-03 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit payments on January 10, 2018. If you do not receive your payment by January 24, 2018, you may want to check on its status. Please note that the CRA cannot take any action before this date. For information about the Ontario trillium benefit, the Ontario child benefit, or the Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant, go to Province of Ontario.
2018-01-02 Payroll - Webinar Listserv invitation Answers to your small business deduction questions. When: Wednesday, January 17, 2018. English:  Register Now French: Register Now