On December 12, 2024, the legislation to enact the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) break was passed into law by the Government of Canada. The GST/HST break lasts from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, and gives a tax break on many everyday essentials.

If you want to ask for penalty and interest relief, you must send your request within 10 years from the end of the calendar year or fiscal period of concern. The CRA may also cancel interest and penalties that accrued within 10 calendar years of the year you made the relief request, regardless of the tax year or reporting period in which the debt originated.

No matter how you file your income tax and benefit return, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to making sure you get any refund, benefit, or credit payments that you may be eligible for. If you’re planning to file on paper this year, keep reading—this information is for you!

The Canada Revenue Agency provides a range of federal tax credits aimed at helping your business save money. By claiming these tax credits, you can lower your taxable income or lower the amount of tax you owe. To help you find which credits you may be eligible for, we’ve put together this handy resource.