January 14, 2026
A July 25, 2025 Federal Court decision confirmed that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) acted reasonably in denying penalty tax relief for a taxpayer who had […]
December 23, 2025
If you rely on CRA’s online services—My Account, My Business Account, Represent a Client, or the Tax Information Web Service—it’s vital to stay informed about upcoming […]
December 12, 2025
On August 25, 2025, the Tax Court of Canada delivered a significant decision on the deductibility of moving expenses under the Income Tax Act. The case […]
December 5, 2025
On September 29, 2025, Service Canada announced that the strike will cause delays in mailing cheques for Canada Disability Benefits and Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. While […]
December 1, 2025
Understanding the Updated Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) offers taxpayers an opportunity to correct past tax errors or […]
November 17, 2025
On May 1, 2025, the French Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) addressed an important question: Does transferring real property from a corporation to its shareholder create […]
November 10, 2025
On April 17, 2025, the Tax Court of Canada ruled on whether the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) could reassess a taxpayer beyond the normal reassessment period […]
November 5, 2025
Did you know that government-issued cheques from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) never expire? Whether it’s a GST/HST credit, tax refund, or other payment, these cheques […]
October 27, 2025
On April 29, 2025, the French Federal Court reviewed a taxpayer’s application for judicial review of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision denying a waiver of […]
October 20, 2025
As of June 16, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has changed its default correspondence method for most businesses to online-only. This means important notices will […]
October 15, 2025
In a move to support first-time home buyers, the government has proposed a new GST rebate program aimed at making homeownership more attainable. Under this initiative, […]
October 6, 2025
Following the 2025 federal election, Canada’s Liberal Party has formed a minority government, ushering in a new wave of tax-related proposals that could significantly impact individuals […]
October 1, 2025
Corporate directors carry significant legal responsibilities, especially when it comes to tax compliance. Under Canadian law, directors can be held personally liable for a corporation’s failure […]
September 24, 2025
On December 20, 2024, the Federal Court reviewed a taxpayer’s application for judicial review of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision denying relief from penalties and interest. The issue […]
September 16, 2025
On December 20, 2024, the Tax Court of Canada ruled on a case involving a married couple who claimed losses from two ventures: a dog breeding […]
September 3, 2025
In the wake of newly imposed tariffs affecting Canadian businesses and individuals, the federal government has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at easing financial […]
August 26, 2025
In a June 18, 2024 Technical Interpretation, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) clarified a difficult truth for scam victims: losses from personal scams are not tax deductible. […]
August 18, 2025
Receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can be unsettling—especially if the caller is requesting personal information or […]
September 13, 2024
In 2023, CRA issued Shopify an unnamed persons requirement (UPR) that required Shopify to provide information on more than 121,000 Canadian vendors for the past six […]
September 6, 2024
Reasonable motor vehicle allowances received by employees in the course of employment duties are non-taxable. An allowance is not reasonable (and therefore taxable) if any of […]
August 22, 2024
In late 2023, the Federal government announced its intention to deny income tax deductions for expenses by non-compliant operators of short-term rental properties (such as Airbnb […]
August 15, 2024
Due to the proposal to deny deducting expenses related to non-compliant short-term rentals, some owners may consider selling their short-term rental property. While it is widely […]
July 31, 2024
For reporting periods that begin in 2024 and onwards, GST/HST registrants (except charities and selected financial institutions) must file all GST/HST returns with CRA electronically. Registrants […]
June 18, 2024
The $2/day flat rate method available to claim expenses for employees working from home was a temporary administrative measure only available from 2020 to 2022; it […]
June 11, 2024
In general, a personal services business (PSB) exists where the individual performing the work would be considered to be an employee of the payer if it […]
June 4, 2024
Various changes and issues have arisen in respect of T-slips to be filed and processed for the 2023 year. Dental benefitsBeginning with the 2023 year, issuers […]
May 9, 2024
It’s that time of year again!On April 16, 2024, the Federal Government tabled Budget 2024, which proposed various provisions impacting individuals and businesses. Some of the […]
February 2, 2024
Starting January 1, 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has implemented a new administrative policy regarding the province or territory of employment (POE) for payroll deduction […]
November 9, 2021
RRSP designations A May 10, 2021 CBC article demonstrated the importance of reviewing RRSP beneficiary designations. The article discussed the unfortunate cascade of events where, in […]
September 28, 2021
As some businesses struggle with cash flow, they may be motivated to prioritize suppliers and other creditors ahead of CRA. A recent court case demonstrates CRA’s […]
February 11, 2021
For many of us, it seems like yesterday that we just filed our 2019 tax returns due to the extended filing and tax payment deadline last […]
September 22, 2020
If you still have questions about the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) – you’re not alone. We’ve scratched our heads a few times too! For the […]
August 19, 2020
As we mentioned in our July blog, the Canadian government recently extended the CEWS subsidy program until December 19, 2020. Along with the extension, they have […]
July 29, 2020
The New Payment Deadline is now September 30, 2020! The CRA initially extended the payment deadlines for individual, corporate and trust income tax returns to September […]
July 22, 2020
The Canadian government has announced an extension to the CEWS subsidy. Eligible employers will now be able to claim this subsidy until December 19, 2020. We […]
July 8, 2020
COVID-19 has resulted in many learning curves for 2020. For example, some of us are working from home for the first time. So, it’s not surprising […]
June 2, 2020
Most of us are guilty of shoving cash in our pant’s pockets, purses or jackets and then totally forgetting about it. Then, one day we put […]
April 21, 2020
“75%” Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) The Federal government has passed into law the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) as well as the 10% Temporary Wage […]
April 9, 2020
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) On April 1, 2020 the government provided details on the 12-week wage subsidy. The subsidy is 75% of annual employee salary, […]
April 2, 2020
Our understanding of the most important provision of the current relief programs is summarized below. This information is currently as of April 1, 2020 only. Canadian […]
February 11, 2020
Yes, it’s tax season – AGAIN. Navigating the sea of life’s daily stresses can be challenging enough. What can help us cope with the added challenge […]
January 21, 2020
Regular housekeeping is good for us mentally, physically and emotionally – especially when managing our personal tax paperwork. How so? Well, suppose you got a notice […]
December 9, 2019
When it comes to investing let’s face it, you win some, you lose some. While capital gains are always the goal, sometimes selling shares incurs a […]
August 20, 2019
We all enjoy getting paid. However, the process to ensure everyone gets paid accurately and on time can be a challenge. If payroll is part of […]
July 30, 2019
Are you up to your eyeballs keeping track of receipts, invoices and bank statements? Business owners know that the CRA requires these supporting documents to be […]
May 21, 2019
It depends on how much business driving you do. In cases where business use is minimal, a company owned vehicle is simply a tax nightmare. The […]
February 7, 2019
So, you’ve finally entered your “golden years”. It’s a time to enjoy the perks of turning 65 – senior’s days, passes and discounts. You now have […]
December 18, 2018
Is it really surprising that many fall victim to fake CRA collection calls? You know,the ones demanding payment or the CRA will either arrest you or […]
November 14, 2018
Bookkeeping is not just entering transactions, reconciling your bank statement and saying, “I’m done!” Bookkeeping lays the foundation for everything that is extracted from your financial […]
October 17, 2018
In November 2016, we blogged about Tax Free Savings Accounts. Since inception, CRA has been auditing TFSA accounts and this has resulted in penalties to taxpayers […]
February 14, 2018
CRA giveth and CRA taketh away. Actually, more “taketh” than anything! As you run around getting all your tax slips in order, we wanted you to […]
November 8, 2017
So, you did your homework and started a RESP for your child. Bravo! However, now junior is grown up and ready to go off to University […]
May 16, 2017
How do you know if you are eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC)? CRA’s website has a tool available where you can review some questions […]
March 27, 2017
The Federal Government’s 2017–18 Budget gives Canadians a taste of what they might expect over the next couple of years: attempted efficiencies, closed tax loopholes, steady […]
February 28, 2017
What is it? A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a special investment account that helps families plan for post-secondary education funding, and provides future tax-saving […]
February 7, 2017
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a personal savings account registered with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you save for retirement and reduce your […]
January 3, 2017
The Latest Principal Residence Exemption Rule Affects Every Canadian Homeowner You’ve sold your home and there’s lots of financial matters on your mind – legal fees, […]
November 16, 2016
The Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a savings account that allows any individual over the age of 18 and who has a valid Canadian SIN […]
September 22, 2016
Whether it is for personal taxes or business taxes, parting with your hard earned money is painful enough without the process being more complicated than it […]
April 3, 2013
Something that has become popular in the past few years and we would certainly recommend, is obtaining online access to all the information held by CRA […]
March 8, 2013
Starting in January 2013, CRA requires tax returns to be filed electronically. This applies to both T1 individual income tax returns and T2 corporation income tax […]