By Liz O'Dowd on January 5, 2015 
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Under proposed changes, this benefit is being increased for children under age six. Effective January 1, 2015, parents will be eligible for a benefit of $160 per month for each eligible child under the age of six – up from… {Read more}
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Amounts paid as salary for designing of personalized therapy plans for persons eligible to claim the disability tax credit and costs for service animals used to help manage severe diabetes, are now eligible as medical expenses.
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You no longer have to apply for the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit. When you file your return, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will determine your eligibility and will advise those who are eligible to receive the… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on December 11, 2014 Leave a comment
Harper Government joins forces with industry to take aim at the underground economy Minister Findlay launches three-year strategy to tackle the underground economy November 25, 2014 Ottawa, Ontario Canada Revenue Agency The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., and Minister… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on November 27, 2014 Leave a comment
Statement from the Canada Revenue Agency – Accidental disclosure of taxpayer information to the media The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) confirms it accidentally disclosed confidential taxpayer information to a reporter. The CRA acknowledges that the release of personal information constitutes… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on November 27, 2014 Leave a comment
Harper Government joins forces with Canada’s business community to fight the underground economy Minister Findlay strikes first-ever Advisory Committee on the Underground Economy November 17, 2014 – Toronto, Ontario – Canada Revenue Agency The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C.,… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on November 27, 2014 Leave a comment
Harper Government joins forces with Canada’s business community to fight the underground economy Minister Findlay strikes first-ever Advisory Committee on the Underground Economy November 17, 2014 – Toronto, Ontario – Canada Revenue Agency The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C.,… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on November 27, 2014 Leave a comment
Small &medium-sized business owners consulted on cutting red tape November 21, 2014 Delta, British Columbia Canada Revenue Agency The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue was in Delta, British Columbia, today to speak with local business owners… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on November 12, 2014 Leave a comment
Harper Government launches consultations on the Disability Tax Credit and aims to establish maximum promoters’ fees Engagement results will help the CRA to simplify the DTC application process and ensure persons with disabilities are protected from excessive fees November 4,… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on November 12, 2014 Leave a comment
Run tax clinics in your community organization Have you heard of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)? Every year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) supports local community organizations and their volunteers as they help Canadians prepare and file tax… {Read more}