Tax News

  • Taxpayer relief measures for those affected by natural disasters

    September 01, 2011
    National Revenue Minister Gail Shea would like all Canadians who have been affected by catastrophic weather conditions to know that the Canada Revenue Agency has taxpayer relief provisions available to those who can’t meet their tax obligations due to the effects of circumstances beyond their control.

  • New tax credit for volunteer firefighters

    August 22, 2011
    National Revenue Minister Gail Shea today visited the St. Jacobs Fire Department in Woolwich Township to promote the new volunteer firefighter’s tax credit. When an eligible volunteer firefighter claims the credit on their tax return, they can reduce their tax bill by as much as $450.

  • New tax credit for parents

    August 18, 2011
    National Revenue Minister Gail Shea today visited Visual Arts Mississauga to promote the new children's arts tax credit. The credit can save parents up to $75 at tax time when they claim the costs of artistic, cultural, recreational and developmental programs for their children.

  • Keep your records to support your income tax and benefit return

    July 19, 2011
    Canadians who filed their income tax and benefit return electronically or who have not enclosed their information slips and receipts with their paper-filed return should keep their tax and benefit records on hand in case they are contacted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

  • What if you can't pay your taxes? Read this...

    May 04, 2011
    If you can’t pay the full amount of taxes you owe to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), you may be able to make a payment arrangement. If we determine that you are unable to make a full payment, an agent can work with you to develop a plan to help you pay your taxes.

  • Taxpayer Relief Provisions available to taxpayers affected by spring flooding

    April 29, 2011
    Ottawa, Ontario, April 28, 2011... The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) would like to advise taxpayers who have been affected by spring flooding that they will have access to the CRA's taxpayer relief provisions if they were unable to meet their tax obligations.

  • Reminder to Canadians to protect themselves from fraud

    March 02, 2011
    Ottawa, Ontario, March 2, 2011... March is Fraud Prevention Month across Canada and around the world. During tax-filing season, the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, is reminding Canadians to protect their personal information and protect themselves from becoming victims of fraud.

  • Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings for 2011

    November 03, 2010
    The Canada Revenue Agency announced today that the maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for 2011 will be $48,300—up from $47,200 in 2010.

  • When it comes to your taxes, a clean slate means a clear conscience

    November 03, 2010
    Take advantage of the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Voluntary Disclosures Program and correct your tax information.

  • UFile offers cheap and straight-forward way to file taxes

    November 03, 2010
    ITBusiness.ca Put away that NCR electric calculator and clean the mess of thermal paper from your desk, it's time to file your taxes the modern way.

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