Canada Revenue Agency Enforces Tax Integrity: A Recent Conviction Highlights the Importance of Accurate Tax Filings In a recent enforcement action that underscores the importance of integrity within Canada's tax system, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has brought to light…
Canada Revenue Agency Extends Deadline for Underused Housing Tax Returns The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a significant extension for homeowners to file their Underused Housing Tax (UHT) returns. In a recent news release dated October 31, 2023, the…
Trois-Rivières Resident Sentenced for Massive Tax Fraud Involving Fictitious Children In a startling revelation of tax fraud, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced the sentencing of Wayne Kendall Jr. from Trois-Rivières, Quebec. On October 20, 2023, at the Trois-Rivières…
Lower-income renters in Canada can now apply for a one-time $500 top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit Canadians must meet all the following conditions to be eligible for the new benefit: have filed a 2021 tax return; be at least…
The Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) new Mandatory Disclosure Rules add complexities to tax planning and reorganizations. These rules are pivotal for family-owned enterprises and high-net-worth individuals engaged in sophisticated tax planning strategies. Overview of the New Rules: Background: The CRA…
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit On December 22, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it would be expanding eligibility for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB). Canadians in designated regions affected by lockdowns or qualifying capacity restrictions can apply for the benefit. Currently,…
By Nizam Shajani, CPA, CA, MBA Canada Emergency Rend Subsidy Qualifying organizations can apply directly for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This means qualifying organizations can apply for the subsidy without the…