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2024-04-26	Tax information for individuals - Did you receive a SimpleFile invitation from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)? Use the service today! The tax filing deadline is fast approaching, but if you’ve got a SimpleFile by phone invitation letter, filing your taxes couldn’t be easier. Filing your taxes will get you the benefits and credit payments you are entitled to, and you might even be owed a refund. The deadline this year is April 30, so don’t wait. What is SimpleFile by Phone The CRA’s SimpleFile by Phone (formerly File My Return) is a free, easy to use, and secure automated telephone service that helps people with a simple tax situation auto-file their taxes. How does it work • We will contact you by letter • You can complete your tax return in as little as 10 minutes from the comfort of your own home at a time that works for you • You don’t need to be a tax expert • There are no forms to fill out or calculations to do • You don’t need to speak to a contact centre agent • Confirm some personal information and answer a series of short questions using the keypad of your phone, and you’re all set Where do I find my letter The CRA sent out SimpleFile by Phone invitation letters in February. Check your mail or your CRA My Account. If you have lost your letter, you can view it in your My Account. If you would like your letter resent, you can also call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281. When is the service available SimpleFile by Phone opened on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 12 pm, Eastern Time and is available 21 hours a day, from 6 am to 3 am, Eastern Time, 7 days a week. Learn more at canada.ca/simplefile. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-04-24	Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) – What’s new The following has been added to the SR&ED web pages: SR&ED multimedia gallery Check out our new episode on the Canadian IP Voices Podcast where we explore the relationship between the SR&ED program and Intellectual Property. Gain new insights and further your SR&ED knowledge by tuning into our 2024 Webcast with Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, where we discuss the latest updates on the SR&ED program. SR&ED general information webinar This webinar will provide a general overview of the SR&ED program. We will guide you through the eligibility criteria, qualifying expenditures, and the free tools and services offered by the CRA. • May 15, 2024 - 9 am to 11:30 am ET - French session • May 15, 2024 - 10 am to 1 pm ET - English session There is no charge to attend. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited.
2024-04-23	Media room - Tax tip: Tax obligations for ridesharing and delivery services The platform economy includes economic activities facilitated by digital platforms, like websites or mobile applications.
2024-04-18	Excise technical publications – EDN93 and EDN94 Excise Duty Notice EDN93, Budget 2024 – Changes to Excise Duty Rates on Tobacco Products Excise Duty Notice EDN94, Budget 2024 – Cigarette Inventory Tax on April 20, 2021
2024-04-18	Excise technical publication – EDRATES, Excise Duty Rates
2024-04-16	Tax information for individuals - The CRA is making it easier to access its digital services! This tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced a new identity validation option, known as the document verification service, to make it easier to register for digital services including My Account. Using a government-issued photo identification (ID), such as a passport or driver's licence, a user can quickly validate their identity to get immediate access to their online CRA account. This new identity validation option also applies to digital services for businesses and representatives, like My Business Account and Represent a client. Currently, the registration process requires individuals to request a CRA security code by mail, which can take up to 10 business days. With the new identity validation option, users are able to get immediate access to their account without having to wait for their code in the mail. There is still however the option to request a CRA security code by mail. The CRA's digital services allow users to easily update their personal information, register for direct deposit or even see if they have any uncashed cheques. These services can help provide access to important tax and benefit information, and speed up the tax filing process. By giving individuals self-serve options to manage their tax affairs online, they can avoid having to call or potential delays during tax season. How the new identity validation option works To use this new identity validation option, the user must be 16 years of age or older and have a camera-enabled mobile device that will allow them to take a photo of their government-issued ID. Only the following pieces of identification are currently being accepted: • Canadian passport • Canadian driver's licence • Provincial/Territorial ID card When registering for My Account, individuals will also need to provide their social insurance number (SIN), date of birth, and information from their most recently assessed tax return from either the current or previous year. The protection of personal information is a priority for the CRA and we want to assure Canadians that this new identity validation option is safe and secure. Need more information? For more information on the new document verification service, and to register for the CRA sign services, visit these pages: • Document verification service • CRA sign-in services - Canada.ca Stay connected To receive updates on what is new at the Canada Revenue Agency:   Follow the CRA on Facebook   Follow the CRA on Twitter - @CanRevAgency   Follow the CRA on LinkedIn   Follow the CRA on Instagram   Subscribe to a CRA electronic mailing list   Add our RSS feeds to your feed reader   Watch our tax-related videos on YouTube   Listen to our Taxology podcast For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-04-12	Canada child benefit (CCB) payment issuance – April 19, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit (CCB) payments on April 19, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by April 26, you may want to check on its status using My Account. The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before April 26. For more information, go to Canada child benefit. You can calculate the amount of your CCB payment by using the CRA’s online benefits calculator at canada.ca/child-family-benefits-calculator. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-04-12	CRA: Tax information for individuals – Tax Free Savings Account: Watch your limit – stay within it! Canadians have been contributing to tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) since 2009, enjoying tax-free investment growth. Did you know that it's possible to overcontribute and be subject to penalties? Excess contributions can occur, for example, when your TFSA is set up for pre-authorized contributions and you make additional contributions without verifying the amount of room you have available. This can also be the case when you have multiple TFSAs with different financial institutions and you are not tracking the contributions you are making to all accounts. You can avoid penalties by staying within the TFSA contribution room available to you. Your TFSA contribution room is made up of three things: • the annual TFSA dollar limit • any unused contribution room from previous years • any withdrawals you made during previous years (excluding direct transfers) The annual TFSA dollar limit for 2023 was $6,500. For 2024, the limit is $7,000. Tracking contribution room You can track your TFSA contribution room using the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) My Account self-service portal. Simply log into My Account and you'll be able to: • check your TFSA contribution room • make sure your TFSA is registered with the CRA • review any transactions within your TFSA Although it's your responsibility to manage your TFSA contributions and withdrawals, your financial institution can help you to track your contribution limit. It's prudent to keep track of your TFSA transactions to avoid overcontributing. Overcontribution to your TFSA The CRA charges a tax of 1% for every month that the excess contributions stay in your account(s). You will receive a notification in the mail identifying your excess contribution situation. An indirect transfer from one TFSA to another is also considered a contribution. Be careful to stay within your contribution room! Fixing an overcontribution If you received a TFSA notification that you overcontributed, you might have to pay tax on the excess amount. Withdrawing your excess contributions as soon as possible will help reduce the tax you have to pay. Learn about the TFSA rules and guidelines and follow them, to help save you time and money! Waiver or cancellation of the TFSA taxes The CRA can waive or cancel all or part of the taxes if we determine it is fair to do so after reviewing all factors. To consider your request, we need a letter that explains why the tax liability arose, and why it would be fair to cancel or waive all or part of the tax. Learn more about TFSA excess amounts. Contacts Media Relations Canada Revenue Agency 613-948-8366 cra-arc.media@cra-arc.gc.ca Stay connected   Follow the CRA on Facebook   Follow the CRA on Twitter - @CanRevAgency   Follow the CRA on LinkedIn   Follow the CRA on Instagram   Subscribe to a CRA electronic mailing list   Add our RSS feeds to your feed reader   Watch our tax-related videos on YouTube   Listen to our Taxology podcast For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-04-11	Media room - Tax tip: Are you self-employed? The Canada Revenue Agency can help you understand your tax obligations If you're self-employed, navigating your tax obligations may seem complicated.
2024-04-11	Media room - Tax tip: Reporting your capital gains as a crypto-asset user Crypto-assets are digital assets that exist on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger.
2024-04-11	Media room - News release: The CRA is making it easier to access its digital services This tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced a new identity validation option, known as the document verification service, to make it easier to register for digital services including My Account.
2024-04-10	Media room - Tax tip: You still have time – Last-minute tips to help you file before the deadline!
2024-04-09	Media room - Tax tip: The Canada Revenue Agency has options for you if you owe us money or have a debt that we collect for another government department Receiving a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) telling you that you owe money can be stressful.
2024-04-08	Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) webinar The following webinar has been added to the SR&ED web pages: SR&ED general information This webinar will provide a general overview of the SR&ED program. We will guide you through the eligibility criteria, qualifying expenditures, and the free tools and services offered by the CRA. • April 24, 2024 – 10 am to 1 pm ET – English session only There is no charge to attend. Registration is required, as space is limited.
2024-04-05	Updates to Guidance for Part XVIII and Part XIX of the Income Tax Act • Updates to Part XVIII Guidance on the Canada-U.S. Enhanced Tax Information Exchange Agreement • Updates to Part XIX Guidance on the Common Reporting Standard Stay connected To find out what's new at the Canada Revenue Agency:   Follow the CRA on Facebook   Follow the CRA on Twitter - @CanRevAgency   Follow the CRA on LinkedIn   Follow the CRA on Instagram   Subscribe to a CRA electronic mailing list   Add our RSS feeds to your feed reader   You can also watch our tax-related videos on YouTube   Listen to our Taxology podcast For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-04-03	Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – April 10, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) payments on April 10, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by April 24, you may want to check on its status using My Account The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before April 24. For more information about the OTB, the Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant, or the Ontario child benefit, go to Ontario child and family benefits Set up CRA direct deposit right from your financial institution’s website! It’s easy to: • Sign up for the first time • Change account info Go to canada.ca/cra-direct-deposit For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us
2024-04-02	Top 10 tips for your platform economy tax obligations To make it easier for you to understand your tax obligations as a platform economy participant, we made a list of the top ten tips you need to know.
2024-03-28	Tax information for individuals - 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 Canadians, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will not require bare trusts to file a T3 Income Tax and Information Return (T3 return), including Schedule 15 (Beneficial Ownership Information of a Trust), for the 2023 tax year, unless the CRA makes a direct request for these filings. Over the coming months, the CRA will work with the Department of Finance to further clarify its guidance on this filing requirement. The CRA will communicate with Canadians as further information becomes available. Is your trust a bare trust? Whether or not an arrangement is a trust or a bare trust is dependent on the specific facts of each situation, as well as the applicable law. Taxpayers may wish to seek legal counsel if they are unsure whether their arrangement is a trust, and what type of trust they have. More information on bare trusts can be found in our frequently asked questions on the new reporting requirements for trusts What are the new trust reporting requirements? The new trust reporting requirements are applicable to trusts with taxation years ending after December 30, 2023. Affected trusts are required to file a T3 return, including Schedule 15, some for the first time. The T3 Return and Schedule 15 filing deadline for most trusts is March 30, 2024. Since March 30, 2024 falls on a Saturday, a T3 return will be considered filed on time if the CRA receives it, or it is postmarked, on or before April 2, 2024 (the next business day). Bare trusts are exempt from this filing requirement for the 2023 tax year, unless directly requested by the CRA. Still have questions? Find out more with our answers to frequently asked questions on the new reporting requirements for trusts Contacts Media Relations Canada Revenue Agency 613-948-8366 cra-arc.media@cra-arc.gc.ca Stay connected   Follow the CRA on Facebook   Follow the CRA on Twitter - @CanRevAgency   Follow the CRA on LinkedIn   Follow the CRA on Instagram   Subscribe to a CRA electronic mailing list   Add our RSS feeds to your feed reader   Watch our tax-related videos on YouTube   Listen to our Taxology podcast For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-03-28	Media room - Tax tip: 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.
2024-03-28	Do you know your GST/HST filing period? As a GST/HST registrant, you must complete a GST/HST return for every filing period, even if you have no business transactions to report or GST/HST to pay. Depending on your business’s total annual sales, you may have monthly, quarterly, or annual filing periods. It’s important to know your filing period, since it determines your filing and payment deadlines. If you fall behind on your filing and payment deadlines, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) may assess your tax payable for any outstanding GST/HST returns under section 299 of the Excise Tax Act (ETA). These assessments are an estimate of the amount of GST/HST a registrant is required to pay to the CRA, based on an account history. These assessments do not, however, release a registrant from their obligation to file their outstanding returns. If the CRA assesses your tax payable under section 299 of the ETA, you will need to: • file your outstanding GST/HST return(s); and • pay the reported amount owing, including any accumulated penalties and interest. If you continue to not file your GST/HST returns, any refunds or rebates you are entitled to will be held until the CRA receives them. Additionally, any refunds or rebates you are entitled to may be automatically applied to any debt. This includes your T2 corporation income tax refund if you are a corporation, and your T1 personal income tax refund if you are a sole proprietor or partnership. After you file your GST/HST return, the CRA will reverse the estimated amount owing in the assessment, and replace it with the reported amount owing, subject to review by the CRA as applicable. For details on your GST/HST account(s), including balances, log in to My Business Account or visit GST/HST for businesses.
2024-03-28	GST/HST credit payment issuance – April 5, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next GST/HST credit payments on April 5, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by April 19, you may want to check on its status using My Account. The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before April 19. For more information, go to GST/HST credit. Did you receive a SimpleFile by Phone invitation from the CRA? You can complete and submit your tax return from the comfort of your home using this free and secure automated phone service. Starting in April 2024, the Climate action incentive payment (CAIP) is getting a new name. The Canada Carbon Rebate (previously known as the Climate action incentive payment) is a tax-free amount to help eligible individuals and families offset the cost of the federal pollution pricing in applicable provinces. It consists of a basic amount and a supplement for residents of small and rural communities. For more information, go to canada.ca/canada-carbon-rebate. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us
2024-03-28	Media room - Tax tip: 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.
2024-03-27	Media room - Tax tip: 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.
2024-03-27	Media room - Tax tip: Tax Free Savings Account: Watch your limit – stay within it! Canadians have been contributing to tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) since 2009, enjoying tax-free investment growth.
2024-03-26	GST/HST NOTICE331, GST/HST NOTICE332 and GST/HST NOTICE333 The following documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice331.html https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice332.html https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice333.html
2024-03-26	Media room - Tax tip: Did you buy, build, sell, or renovate a home in 2023? These tax measures could help you! If you bought, built, sold, or renovated a home in 2023, you might be wondering what that means for your tax situation. Don’t worry, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is here to help.
2024-03-25	Media room - Tax tip: Thinking of calling us? Before you do, find the answers you need for tax-filing season! Every year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tracks the questions people ask and uses that information to design new services and improve our processes.
2024-03-25	GST/HST Notice No. 334/335, Proposed Amendment – Exemption for Psychotherapy Services & Counselling Therapy Services The following documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice334.html & https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice335.html
2024-03-25	GST/HST Notice No. 327, The Application of Section 87 of the Indian Act to a Maa-nulth-aht The following documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice327.html
2024-03-25	GST/HST Notice No. 328, The Continuation of GST/HST Relief for Tla’amin Citizens The following documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice328.html
2024-03-25	GST/HST Notice No. 329, The Application of Section 87 of the Indian Act to Citizens of the Nisga'a Nation The following documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice329.html
2024-03-25	GST/HST Notice No. 330, Nisga'a Nation: End of the First Nations Goods and Services Tax (FNGST) on Their Lands The following documents are now available on the Canada.ca website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice330.html
2024-03-25	GST/HST Notice No. 324, Mining Activities in respect of Cryptoassets The following document has been modified and is now available on the Canada.ca website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice324.html
2024-03-25	Media room - Tax tip: Reducing barriers to contacting the CRA with the new dedicated phone lines for video relay service (VRS) users The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wants to make it easier for those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired to get their tax and benefit answers.
2024-03-22	Excise technical publications – EDBN33, EDN90 and EDRATES Excise Duty Notice EDBN33, Adjusted Rates of Excise Duty on Beer Effective April 1, 2024 Excise Duty Notice EDN90, Adjusted Rates of Excise Duty on Spirits and Wine Effective April 1, 2024 EDRATES, Excise Duty Rates
2024-03-21	You may receive a phone call to participate in user testing User testing for new digital tool The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program is developing a new digital tool to help claimants gather information needed to prepare their SR&ED claims. Between March 18 and April 1, 2024, SR&ED claimants may be contacted by the CRA to participate in user testing of the prototype tool. User testing will be carried out by the company Jumping Elephants. For more information, contact us at: SREDCLPRTLG@cra-arc.gc.ca Thank you in advance for your support.
2024-03-20	Make sure your refunds and rebates aren’t delayed or held back. File your GST/HST returns! As a GST/HST registrant, you are likely familiar with your responsibility to collect, report, and remit GST/HST on taxable supplies. But, did you know that you are required to file a GST/HST return with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), even if you do not have any GST/HST to report or remit (pay) for your unique filing period? That means if you temporarily stop your business activities, you still need to fulfill your GST/HST obligations and file your returns. This is considered a nil return. If you don’t file a nil return, the CRA cannot assess whether or not your business collected GST/HST. It’s important to know your filing period – it determines your filing and payment deadline. Knowing if your filing period is monthly, quarterly, or annually will allow you to stay on top of your filing obligations. If you have not filed your GST/HST returns, any refund or rebate you are entitled to will be held until we receive your required returns. This includes your T2 corporation income tax refund if you are a corporation, and your T1 personal income tax refund if you are a sole proprietor or partnership. It’s important to keep your taxes on track to receive the refunds and rebates you’re entitled to receive, when you’re expecting to receive them. For more information on your responsibilities when it comes to GST/HST, including filing deadlines, see canada.ca/gst-hst.
2024-03-20	Media room - Tax tip: International students studying in Canada: Doing your taxes helps you If you’re an international student studying in Canada and a resident for tax purposes, you could get benefit and credit payments that can help with your cost of living.
2024-03-18	Media room - Tax tip: Security measures to protect taxpayer information March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and around the world.
2024-03-15	Excise technical publication - Excise Duty Memorandum EDM10-1-1, Returns and Payments
2024-03-14	Charities and Giving – What’s new Report on the Charities Program 2021 to 2022 The Charities Directorate is pleased to announce that the Report on the Charities Program 2021 to 2022 is now available. In the 2021 to 2022 report, we provide an update on the directorate’s activities and the regulation of Canadian charities, from registration to compliance. The report includes a number of updated statistics and covers a variety of topics for the directorate, including: • policy-related activities, including its consultations and stakeholder engagements • ongoing support of federal assistance programs • client service, education, and outreach activities • efforts to protect the sector from terrorist abuse • cooperation in external reviews We encourage you to read the report, and as always, we welcome your comments and questions. To reach us, please contact our client service team at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers, go to Contact the Charities Directorate.
2024-03-14	Media room - Tax tip: Ready to file your taxes? Here’s why you should go digital! Worried about tax-filing season? Don’t be! Our easy-to-use digital services can improve the filing process and save you time.
2024-03-13	Underused Housing Tax Notice UHTN16, Proposed Amendments to the Underused Housing Tax
2024-03-13	Proof of DTC certificate not required when opening a RDSP This is a reminder to Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) issuers and authorized agents that individuals who wish to open a RDSP at a financial institution are not required to provide proof of a beneficiary's disability tax credit (DTC) eligibility. This was identified as a barrier during a previous discussion of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s Disability Advisory Committee (DAC). About the DAC The DAC was created in 2017 with a mandate to advise the Minister of National Revenue and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on how the Agency can improve the way it administers and interprets tax measures for Canadians with disabilities. Identified barrier In recent communications, the DAC has expressed concern that it can be difficult and burdensome for individuals to provide proof of DTC eligibility when opening a RDSP. Proof of eligibility for the DTC comes in the form of a Notice of Determination, issued by the CRA. Individuals may not readily have available a copy of the Notice of Determination to share with their financial institution. As such, the CRA would like to remind RDSP issuers that there is no legislative requirement or federal policy that requires an individual to provide proof of a beneficiary's DTC eligibility in order to open a RDSP. Recommandation The CRA understands that each institution’s procedures are different and the requirement for proof of DTC eligibility may have been put in place to reduce the number of RDSP contracts that remain in pending status. However, the CRA requests that RDSP issuers and authorized agents consider reviewing procedures surrounding proof of DTC eligibility when opening an RDSP to reduce the administrative burden being placed on persons with disabilities or their legal representatives. Contact us If you have any questions regarding this information bulletin, please contact the Registered Plans Directorate at the Canada Revenue Agency: • By phone at 1-800-267-3100. If outside Canada call collect at 1-613-221-3105 • By email at RPD.LPRA2@cra-arc.gc.ca The Registered Plans Directorate business hours are from 8 am to 5 pm, Eastern Time
2024-03-13	Media room - Tax tip: 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.
2024-03-13	Canada child benefit (CCB) payment issuance – March 20, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit payments on March 20, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by March 27, you may want to check on its status using My Account. The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before March 27. For more information, go to Canada child benefit. Starting in April 2024, the Climate action incentive payment (CAIP) is getting a new name. The Canada Carbon Rebate (previously known as the Climate action incentive payment) is a tax-free amount to help eligible individuals and families offset the cost of the federal pollution pricing in applicable provinces. It consists of a basic amount and a supplement for residents of small and rural communities. For more information, go to canada.ca/canada-carbon-rebate. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-03-13	Media room - Tax tip: New to Canada? There are benefits to filing an income tax and benefit return
2024-03-12	Charities and giving - What's new Reminder: Make sure you are using the correct version of Form T3010 The Canada Revenue Agency released version 24 of Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return in January 2024, to reflect new reporting requirements. When completing your annual information return, make sure you choose the correct version of the form, depending on your fiscal period ending. If you must fill out your Form T3010 on paper, always go to our website and download the latest version of the form. • If your charity has a fiscal period ending on or after December 31, 2023, you must file your T3010 using version 24. • If your charity has a fiscal period ending on or before December 30, 2023, you should file your T3010 using version 23. If you have a fiscal period ending on or after December 31, 2023 and send us an outdated version of the Form T3010, we will not accept your return for filing. If we do not receive the correct form, we may proceed to revoke your charity’s registered status. The best way to complete your information return is online using My Business Account (MyBA) or Represent a Client. This ensures that you are automatically presented with the correct version, depending on the end of your fiscal period. For more information, go to Access our online services for charities. We’re here to help If you need help completing your return, or have questions about these changes, please call us at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers, go to Contact the Charities Directorate.
2024-03-12	Media room - Tax tip: Our experts can help you understand your business tax obligations: Meet the Liaison Officers Owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals, did you know that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers free Liaison Officer (LO) services to help you understand your tax obligations?
2024-03-11	Tax information for individuals - Free webinar for newcomers to Canada: What you need to know about benefit payments and tax credits Did you know that you need to file your taxes even if you had no income to get benefit and credit payments? 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 free webinar to learn about the benefit and credit payments you could be eligible for. Topics include: • Canada's tax system • Canada child benefit • Goods and services and harmonized sales tax credit • Ways to do your taxes, free tax help and other CRA services During the webinar, you will be able to ask questions live. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register for the webinar in advance! If you are an organization that supports newcomers to Canada, we encourage you to register your organization and share the event details with your clients. The webinar will be broadcasts on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the following times: English Register Now • Newfoundland and Labrador - 3:30 pm (NT), 3:00 pm (AT) • Maritimes - 3 pm • Quebec, Ontario, Nunavut - 2 pm • Manitoba, Saskatchewan - 1 pm • Alberta, Northwest Territories - 12 pm • British Columbia - 12 pm (MT), 11 am (PT) • Yukon - 11 am French Register Now • Newfoundland and Labrador - 12:30 pm (NT), 12:00 pm (AT) • Maritimes - 12 pm • Quebec, Ontario, Nunavut - 11 am • Manitoba, Saskatchewan - 10 am • Alberta, Northwest Territories - 9 am • British Columbia - 9 am (MT), 8 am (PT) • Yukon - 8 am Additional resources Can't wait for the webinar? Check out the resources on our Outreach materials to print and share page. The factsheets and infographics cover benefit payments and tax credits, information about My Account and details on the services CRA offers. Select products are available in languages besides English and French, including Arabic, Spanish, Ukrainian, and more! All of our webinars will be posted there and we're always adding more products, so be sure to check back often. Stay connected To find out what's new at the Canada Revenue Agency:   Follow the CRA on Facebook   Follow the CRA on Twitter - @CanRevAgency   Follow the CRA on LinkedIn   Follow the CRA on Instagram   Subscribe to a CRA electronic mailing list   Add our RSS feeds to your feed reader   You can also watch our tax-related videos on YouTube   Listen to our Taxology podcast For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-03-08	Media room - News release: Canada Revenue Agency’s Disability Advisory Committee submits 26 recommendations in its fourth annual report The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) released its 2023 annual report today.
2024-03-07	SR&ED financial information This webinar provides a summary of the financial aspects of the SR&ED program. We will guide you through the steps for filing Form T661 and calculating investment tax credits. • March 20, 2024 – 10 am to 1 pm ET – English session There is no charge to attend. Registration is required, as space is limited. SR&ED general information This webinar will provide a general overview of the SR&ED program. We will guide you through the eligibility criteria, qualifying expenditures, and the free tools and services offered by the CRA. • March 27, 2024 – 9 am to 11:30 pm ET – French session only There is no charge to attend. Registration is required, as space is limited.
2024-03-06	Media room - Tax tip: Ten tips if you opened a First Home Savings Account in 2023 Did you open a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in 2023? If so, you need to be aware of this important information.
2024-03-04	Businesses – Tax information newsletter, Edition 2024-01 – March 4, 2024 Important: Are you affected by the change to GST/HST electronic filing requirements? For GST/HST reporting periods that begin in 2024, all GST/HST registrants, except for charities and selected financial institutions, will be required to file returns electronically. If this change applies to you, there will be penalties for not filing electronically. Note that if you file monthly or quarterly the penalties will be waived until April 2024. For more information, visit Businesses: Are you affected by the change to GST/HST electronic filing requirements? Tax planning made simple: Key filing and payment deadlines for businesses Effective tax planning is all about timing. Whether it’s filing returns or making payments, understanding these deadlines can save you from unwanted stress. Whether you are a seasoned business owner or just starting, knowledge is power. Here is a with important dates you need to know this year! Are you conducting R&D work in Canada? We want to hear from you! The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program is the largest Government of Canada program supporting research and development (R&D) in Canada, providing more than $3.4 billion in tax credits to over 17,000 businesses annually. To enhance support for innovative Canadian businesses, the government is reviewing the SR&ED program. The Department of Finance has launched public consultations on cost-neutral ways to modernize and improve the program, and on the suitability of creating a patent box regime, to encourage the development and retention of intellectual property stemming from R&D work. All Canadians and stakeholders are invited to share feedback by emailing SRED-PB-RSDE-RPB@fin.gc.ca by April 15, 2024, with either “SR&ED Review” or “Patent Box” as the subject line. Reminder: New reporting requirements for trusts The Government of Canada has introduced new reporting requirements for trusts. Affected trusts will be 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 CRA for tax years ending after December 30, 2023. These new reporting requirements are part of Canada’s international commitment to the transparency of beneficial ownership information, as well as its continuous efforts to maintain the effectiveness and integrity of the Canadian tax system. For more information on these new requirements, including information for bare trusts that may be filing for the first time, please refer to our frequently asked questions. Subscribe To be notified when this newsletter is updated, you can: • Subscribe to the Businesses - Tax information newsletter electronic mailing list. • Add our Businesses - Tax information newsletter RSS feed to your feed reader. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-03-04	Media room - Tax tip: Fraud Prevention Month: How to recognize fraud, scams and tax scheme Every March, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) joins organizations around the world to recognize Fraud Prevention Month.
2024-03-04	Media room - News release: The Government of Canada is helping lower-income individuals more easily access the benefit and credit payments they are entitled to Tax season is in full swing and the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced today that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is expanding its SimpleFile by Phone service.
2024-03-01	Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – March 8, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) payments on March 8, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by March 22, you may want to check on its status using My Account. The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before March 22. For more information about the OTB, the Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant, or the Ontario child benefit, go to Ontario child and family benefits. You can now sign up for CRA direct deposit through many Canadian financial institutions' websites. Register to get your payments faster and directly into your account at canada.ca/cra-direct-deposit. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-02-29	Electronic Filing of Information Returns Information returns filing due date For the information returns due by the end of February, this is a reminder that you have until February 29, 2024 to submit your files. For more information, please go to File information returns electronically (tax slips and summaries). For information or assistance on filling an information return electronically, call the Electronic Media Processing Unit (EMPU) at: • Call within Canada: 1-800-665-5164, between 7:00 and 17:00 (EST) • Call from outside of Canada: 613-940-8599 For information about completing slips and summaries: • Call within Canada: 1-800-959-5525 • Call from outside of Canada: 613-940-8497 Stay connected To receive updates on what is new at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), you can:   Follow the CRA on Facebook   Follow the CRA on Twitter - @CanRevAgency   Follow the CRA on LinkedIn   Subscribe to a CRA electronic mailing list   Add our RSS feeds to your feed reader   You can also watch our tax-related videos on YouTube For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-02-29	Charities and giving - What's new Last chance! Registered Charities Research Survey The survey is closing on March 8, 2024 – do not miss your chance to fill it out! If you have experience completing the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return, we want your feedback! The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is conducting a research survey on your experience filing the Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return. The CRA’s Charities Directorate will use the survey results to develop solutions to simplify the process for filers in the future. The survey takes about 3-5 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Privacy All responses will be kept completely anonymous. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Canada Revenue Agency Act. The collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information is in accordance with the federal Privacy Act. Under the Privacy Act, you have a right of protection, access to and correction or notation of your personal information. To access your online questionnaire, visit: https://cra-arc-survey-sondage.ca/f/l/CharitiesT3010?ds=p75QK5qhLC For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers, go to Contact the Charities Directorate.
2024-02-29	Media room - Tax tip: Five common mistakes to avoid at tax time At tax time, some of us may be excited to file an income tax and benefit return to receive a refund or benefit and credit payments.
2024-02-28	Media room - Tax tip: Businesses have different filing and payment deadlines – here is a quick reference to help you stay organized Understanding the tax filing and payment deadlines for Canadian businesses can be tricky since different businesses have different deadlines.
2024-02-26	Registered plans administrators – What’s new The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has updated Information Circular, IC72-22R10, Registered Retirement Savings Plans, to provide current information for issuers who wish to offer registered retirement savings plans (RRSP) to the public. Included in this update is the requirement for RRSP contribution receipt information to be sent via XML. In addition, the CRA no longer requires the signature of an authorized individual to be included on the contribution receipt provided to annuitants.
2024-02-26	Excise Technical Publications - Excise Duty Notices EDBN33, EDN90, EDN91 and EDN92 Excise Duty Notice EDBN33, Adjusted Rates of Excise Duty on Beer Effective April 1, 2024 Excise Duty Notice EDN90, Adjusted Rates of Excise Duty on Spirits and Wine Effective April 1, 2024 Excise Duty Notice EDN91, Adjusted Rates of Excise Duty on Tobacco Products Effective April 1, 2024 Excise Duty Notice EDN92, Cigarette Inventory Tax on April 1, 2024
2024-02-23	CRA: Tax information for individuals You may be invited to file your taxes over the phone The Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) SimpleFile by Phone (formerly File My Return) is a free, easy, automated phone service. It uses the information we already have on file, and the answers you provide, to auto-file and process your tax return. SimpleFile by Phone is an invitation-only service. The CRA will do the work for you to determine if you qualify. People who have a lower or fixed income and a simple tax situation may receive an invitation letter to use this service in February 2024. Benefit and credit payments, like the Canada child benefit and the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit, make a difference in the lives of Canadians and can help with the cost of living. To receive benefit and credit payments, you need to file your income tax and benefit return every year. What you need to know about SimpleFile by Phone • You do not need to be a tax expert to use SimpleFile by Phone. • There are no forms to fill out or calculations to do. • You do not need to speak to a contact centre agent. • You can complete your tax return in as little as 10 minutes from the comfort of your own home at a time that works for you. • SimpleFile by Phone opens on Monday, February 19, 2024, at noon, Eastern Time. • The service will then be available 21 hours a day, from 6 am to 3 am, Eastern Time, 7 days a week. • You will need to confirm some personal information and then answer a series of short questions, using the keypad of    your phone. • Your invitation letter will arrive in the mail. If you are registered for My Account and have your correspondence    preference set to "Electronic mail", you will receive an email notification to view the letter in your account. For Quebec residents If you are a resident of Quebec, the service only completes the federal tax return. You will still need to complete and submit a Quebec provincial tax return with Revenu Québec. Protecting you from scams and fraud To avoid scams and fraud, be aware of when and how the CRA might contact you. The Scams and fraud page provides information on the ways that the CRA may contact you, including by phone, email, mail, and text message. Stay connected To find out what's new at the Canada Revenue Agency:   Follow the CRA on Facebook   Follow the CRA on Twitter - @CanRevAgency   Follow the CRA on LinkedIn   Follow the CRA on Instagram   Subscribe to a CRA electronic mailing list   Add our RSS feeds to your feed reader   You can also watch our tax-related videos on YouTube   Listen to our Taxology podcast For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-02-23	Excise and other levies technical publication – EDRATES
2024-02-23	Media room - Tax tip: Businesses: Are you affected by the change to GST/HST electronic filing requirements? For GST/HST reporting periods that begin in 2024, all GST/HST registrants, except for charities and selected financial institutions, are required to file returns electronically.
2024-02-22	Media room - Tax tip: 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.
2024-02-22	Charities and giving - What's new Charities webinars – Registering for My Business Account (MyBA) We are pleased to announce that our next webinar is coming! Registration for Registering for My Business Account (MyBA): A step-by-step guide for charities is now open. In this webinar, we will familiarize you with the My Business Account registration process and how to authorize new directors. This webinar will take place March 19 and 21, 2024. To register for a session, go to Charities information sessions and webinars We encourage representatives of all registered charities and registered national arts service organizations across Canada to sign up. This is an excellent introduction to the MyBA registration process if you are new to charities or if you’re interested in learning more about our digital services. Space is limited! Register today! For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers, go to Contact the Charities Directorate. Contact the Charities Directorate.
2024-02-22	GST/HST Memorandum 3-9 The following document is now available on the Canada.ca website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/3-9.html
2024-02-21	Alberta child and family benefit (ACFB) payment – February 27, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Alberta child and family benefit (ACFB) payments on February 27, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by March 5, 2024, you may want to check on its status using My Account. The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before March 5. For more information, go to Province of Alberta. Don’t miss a payment! Direct deposit is a fast, easy and secure way to get your payments on time. You can now sign up for CRA direct deposit through many Canadian financial institutions' websites. Register today to avoid delays! Do you need help with your income tax? You can authorize a representative to work with the CRA on your behalf. Use the “Authorize a representative” service in My Account to give your representative instant access to your tax information. You can view, change, or cancel your representative’s authorization online at any time. For more information and options to add or cancel your representative’s authorization, go to Representative authorization. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-02-19	Individuals – Tax information newsletter New trust reporting requirements – you’ve got questions and we’ve got answers The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published frequently asked questions on the new reporting requirements for trusts. What has changed Affected trusts will be 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 CRA for tax years ending after December 30, 2023. These new reporting requirements are part of Canada’s international commitment to the transparency of beneficial ownership information as well as its continuous efforts to maintain the effectiveness and integrity of the Canadian tax system. Trusts may need to file for the first time Many trusts will be filing a T3 return for the first time. Before the introduction of the new reporting requirements, a trust that did not earn income, dispose of capital property, or make distributions of income or capital in a year was generally not required to file an annual return. Bare trusts Bare trusts are subject to the new trust reporting requirements and may be required to file a T3 Return and Schedule 15 every year. As some bare trusts may be uncertain about the new requirements, the CRA is adopting an education-first approach to compliance and providing proactive relief by waiving the penalty under subsection 162(7) for the 2023 tax year in situations where the T3 Return and Schedule 15 are filed after the filing deadline. This proactive relief is for bare trusts only and only for the 2023 tax year. Exempted trusts Listed trusts, like graduated rate estates, qualified disability trusts, and more, are exempt from the requirement to file a Schedule 15. Information required to file When filing an annual T3 return, certain trusts (unless exempt) must also include Schedule 15. The Schedule 15 provides additional information about the trust's reportable entities—even those who may have only been a reportable entity for part of the year. The T4013 T3 Trust Guide refers to reportable entities as trustees, settlors, beneficiaries, and controlling persons for the trust. Trust account number You must have a trust account number to file a T3 return electronically. Get a trust account number instantly, using the Trust Account Registration service in: • My Account - from the "More services" menu • My Business Account - from the "More services" menu • Represent a Client - from the main menu Make sure to include your trust account number on the trust return, as well as on all correspondence and with payments related to the trust. Digital services for trusts My Trust Account is a secure portal that lets legal and authorized representatives of trust accounts manage trust information online. Filing deadline The deadline for the T3 return and Schedule 15 is 90 days after the trust's tax year end. The tax year end for most trusts is the end of the calendar year. Trusts with a December 31, 2023 tax year end need to file their T3 return and Schedule 15 by March 30, 2024. Since March 30, 2024 falls on Saturday, the return will be considered filed on time if the CRA receives it, or it is postmarked, on or before April 2, 2024 (the next business day). Penalty information If you do not file an annual T3 return and you are required to, penalties may apply. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-02-19	Media room - News release: Tax season starts today! File your tax return to receive the benefit and credit payments you may be entitled to Today you can start filing your 2023 income tax and benefit return online.
2024-02-16	Media room - Tax tip: Tax season starts February 19, and here’s what you need to know Filing your tax return every year allows the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to determine your entitlement for a refund and benefit and credit payments.
2024-02-15	Media room - Tax tip: You may be invited to file your taxes over the phone The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) SimpleFile by Phone (formerly File My Return) is a free, easy, automated phone service.
2024-02-14	Media room - Tax tip: What you need to know for the 2024 tax-filing season Millions of Canadians file an income tax and benefit return every year.
2024-02-13	Canada child benefit (CCB) payment issuance – February 20, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit payments on February 20, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by February 27, you may want to check on its status using My Account The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before February 27. For more information, go to Canada child benefit. Need help doing your taxes? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, volunteers from the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program may be able to do your taxes for you, for free! For the 2023 tax filing season, community organizations are hosting free in-person or virtual tax clinics. Volunteers may be able to complete your taxes in person or virtually, by videoconference, by phone, or through a document drop-off clinic. To find a clinic, go to canada.ca/taxes-help. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-02-09	Excise Taxes and Other Levies Notice ETSL81 Increases to Air Travellers Security Charge Rates Effective May 1, 2024
2024-02-06	Media room - Tax tip: Don’t miss out on tax benefits for northern residents If you lived in a northern or remote area for six months or more in 2023, you may qualify for the northern residents deductions.
2024-02-02	Benefit recipients – OTB payment issuance – February 9, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) payments on February 9, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by February 23, you may want to check on its status using My Account. The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before February 23. For more information about the OTB, the Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant, or the Ontario child benefit, go to Ontario child and family benefits. Don’t miss a payment! You can sign up for CRA direct deposit through many Canadian financial institutions' websites. Register to get your payments faster and directly into your account at canada.ca/cra-direct-deposit. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-01-29	GST/HST Notice No. 326 The following document is now available on the Canada.ca website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/notice326.html
2024-01-29	Revised GST/HST Notice No. 306 NOTICE306 Tsawwassen First Nation Implements the First Nations Goods and Services Tax
2024-01-26	Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) webinars The following webinars have been added to the SR&ED web pages: SR&ED general information This webinar will provide a general overview of the SR&ED program. We will guide you through the eligibility criteria, qualifying expenditures, and the free tools and services offered by the CRA. • February 21, 2024 – 10 am to 1 pm ET – English session SR&ED general information This webinar will provide a general overview of the SR&ED program. We will guide you through the eligibility criteria, qualifying expenditures, and the free tools and services offered by the CRA. • February 28, 2024 – 9 am to 11:30 am ET – French session only
2024-01-25	The following publication is now available on the Canada.ca website: Excise Duty Notice EDN89, General Information – Legislative Amendments With Respect to Vaping Products
2024-01-23	Media room - Tax tip: Seniors: Simplify tax-filing so you can get back to doing what you enjoy! When you think about your favourite ways to spend your time, filing an income tax and benefit return probably isn’t at the top of your list.
2024-01-18	Charities and giving - What's new Registered charities research survey If you have experience completing the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return, we want your feedback! The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is conducting a research survey on your experience filing the Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return. The CRA’s Charities Directorate will use the survey results to develop solutions to simplify the process for filers in the future. The survey takes about 3-5 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Privacy All responses will be kept completely anonymous. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Canada Revenue Agency Act. The collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information is in accordance with the federal Privacy Act. Under the Privacy Act, you have a right of protection, access to and correction or notation of your personal information. To access your online questionnaire, visit: https://cra-arc-survey-sondage.ca/f/l/CharitiesT3010?ds=p75QK5qhLC For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers, go to Contact the Charities Directorate.
2024-01-15	Canada child benefit (CCB) payment issuance – January 19, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Canada child benefit payments on January 19, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by January 26, you may want to check on its status using My Account. The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before January 26. For more information, go to Canada child benefit. Do you need help with your income tax? You can authorize a representative to work with the CRA on your behalf. Use the “Authorize a representative” service in My Account to give your representative instant access to your tax information. You can view, change, or cancel your representative’s authorization online at any time. For more information and options to add or cancel your representative’s authorization, go to Representative authorization. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.
2024-01-08	Charities and giving - What's new Make sure you are using the correct version of Form T3010 The Canada Revenue Agency has released version 24 of Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, to reflect new reporting requirements. If you file your annual information return using the downloadable PDF, make sure you choose the correct version of Form T3010, depending on your fiscal period ending. Charities with fiscal periods ending on or before December 30, 2023, should file their T3010 using version 23. Charities with fiscal periods ending on or after December 31, 2023, must file their T3010 using version 24. If your charity sends us an outdated version of Form T3010, we will not accept the return for filing. If we do not receive the correct form, the charity’s registered status may be revoked. Filing your annual information return online using My Business Account (MyBA) or Represent a Client ensures that you are automatically presented with the correct version, depending on the end of your fiscal period. For more information on how to sign up for MyBA, visit our page Access our online services for charities. We’re here to help If you need help completing your return, or have questions about these changes, please call us at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers, go to Contact the Charities Directorate.
2024-01-08	The following webinar has been added to the SR&ED web pages: Webinar on SR&ED financial issues This webinar provides a summary of the financial aspects of the SR&ED program. Attendees will be taken through the completion of a T661 Form and the calculation of investment tax credits. There is no charge to attend. Registration is required, as space is limited. • January 17, 2024 10 am to 1 pm - English session only
2024-01-03	Ontario trillium benefit payment issuance – January 10, 2024 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the next Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) payments on January 10, 2024. If you do not receive your payment by January 24, you may want to check on its status using My Account. The CRA cannot provide any other information about these payments before January 24. For more information about the OTB, the Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant, or the Ontario child benefit, go to Ontario child and family benefits. Don’t miss a payment! You can sign up for CRA direct deposit through many Canadian financial institutions' websites. Register to get your payments faster and directly into your account at canada.ca/cra-direct-deposit. The CRA has resumed its activities aimed at offsetting taxpayer debt. In some cases, even if you have a payment plan in place already, your benefits or credits can be used to pay down government debt. If you believe that the use of your benefits, credits or tax refunds to pay down your debt has caused significant financial hardship, please contact the CRA for help at 1-888-863-8662 to discuss your options. To learn more, go to canada.ca/balance-owing. For telephone, fax, and TTY (teletypewriter) numbers and for addresses, go to Contact us.