Canada Revenue Agency
Indigenous Canadians face barriers, challenges at tax time: report
A lack of financial literacy, steep fees or expenses and a general distrust of the federal government are some of the main reasons why Indigenous Canadians might not file an annual tax return, new research has found. Continue reading
Canada Revenue Agency cracking down on presale condo flippers
If you’ve made money flipping a presale condo in Vancouver, you may soon get a call from the taxman. Continue reading
No longer a charity, Hamilton Waterfront Trust updates website after lengthy delay
Hamilton Waterfront Trust has gotten around to updating its CRA status on its website, a year and a half after the change took place. Continue reading
Government revokes group’s charity status, audit cites possible funding of Pakistani militants
Federal regulators have revoked the charity status of a Canadian Islamic organization after an audit uncovered problems including tax receipts that were issued for donations that went to a Pakistani group linked to armed militancy. Continue reading
Women in shelters often missing out on federal child benefits: ombudsman
Canada’s taxpayers’ advocate says the Canada Revenue Agency isn’t doing a good enough job ensuring women living in shelters with their children are aware of and receiving benefit cheques. Continue reading
Canada Revenue reminds Albertans to be aware of scams
By Kerry McAthey Radio Anchor/Reporter
With GST cheques on the way and the new carbon rebates, the Canada Revenue Agency once again warns Albertans about scammers. Continue reading
RCMP warn consumers of CRA iTunes gift card scam
North Vancouver RCMP are warning consumers again of a phone and email scam where scammers pose as the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and pressure victims into paying for non-existent tax debts with iTunes Cards. Continue reading
Alberta making changes to carbon tax rebates
Alberta is bringing in new rules to make amends to 4,400 families who lost a loved one and were ordered to pay back their carbon tax rebate. Continue reading
Critics warn feds on consequences of tightening income tax amnesty program
The federal government has been loud in its plans to crack down on wealthy tax cheats. Continue reading
Waiting on a big tax refund? Then you did your tax planning wrong
It’s not about how you filled out your return, it’s about thinking ahead Continue reading
