On December 22, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it would be expanding eligibility for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB) to better support Canadian workers. Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced that the expanded access to CWLB is now in effect and Canadians in designated regions affected by lockdowns or qualifying capacity restrictions can apply for the benefit.

The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting Canadian businesses and organizations in the face of the ongoing pandemic. On Friday, December 17, 2021, the targeted COVID-19 support measures received Royal Assent. These measures will ensure that the hardest-hit sectors and those who are most affected by the pandemic will continue to receive the support they need. The government will remain vigilant to ensure businesses have the tools needed to deal with the impacts of the evolving Omicron variant while also supporting a strong economic recovery.

With the holidays just around the corner, scammers could contact you pretending to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Scammers are trying to trick individuals into making payments, and we’re doing everything we can to put a stop to this. That includes letting you know when and how we might contact you.

Taxpayers that want to ask for penalty or interest relief, must send their request within ten 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 the taxpayer relief request is made, regardless of the tax year or reporting period in which the debt originated.

The flooding in British Columbia and Eastern Canada is having a devastating impact on many Canadians and businesses. These individuals, businesses, and first responders may find themselves unable to file or pay taxes on time. If so the CRA encourages affected taxpayers to make a request for taxpayer relief.

If you’re looking to avoid last-minute delays and waiting on the phone at tax time, then try our easy-to-use digital services! Through our digital services, you will be able to view your tax and benefit information, and update your Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) information ahead of time. By planning ahead, you will save time during tax season.

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) was introduced by the Government of Canada in 2009 to help Canadians save and invest their money – tax-free – throughout their lifetime. This savings vehicle allows for you to set money aside in a TFSA for any purpose – whether you are saving for your education, retirement, a home, or simply for a rainy day, the earnings made in your TFSA will generally not be taxed. You are in control of your TFSA, so you can make contributions and withdraw funds whenever you want without penalty – contributions, however, can only be made if there is available contribution room.

The maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for 2022 will be $64,900—up from $61,600 in 2021. The new ceiling was calculated according to a CPP legislated formula that takes into account the growth in average weekly wages and salaries in Canada.

Contributors who earn more than $64,900 in 2022 are not required or permitted to make additional contributions to the CPP.

The basic exemption amount for 2022 remains at $3,500.

No one “enjoys” paying taxes, but we recognize that it contributes to Canada’s ongoing economic and social well-being. As the organization responsible for administering tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) routinely makes decisions that impact how much tax businesses owe and whether they are eligible for certain credits.

Starting on October 18, 2021, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is introducing a new way to confirm authorized representatives using My Account or My Business Account. Whether you’re an individual or a business, the new two-step digital process will help you protect your tax information and make authorizing new representatives more efficient and secure.

Business owners, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) understands that your time is valuable. We have online options to help you save time when paying your taxes.

Here's how you can pay your business taxes online through your financial institution or directly to the CRA.

The Government of Canada has introduced new measures to ensure Canada’s sales tax applies in a fair and effective manner to the growing digital economy. As a result, starting on July 1, 2021, Canadians may begin to see GST/HST charges when they make purchases from affected businesses.

The CRA has launched an online calculator to help eligible employers prepare their CRHP applications. This calculator integrates the new CRHP with the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), automatically showing applicants which subsidy will provide them with more support, based on the information they enter.

Starting on May 27, 2021, self-employed workers who meet the remission order criteria and who had voluntarily repaid all or part of the CERB to the CRA or Service Canada can request a reimbursement of their payments only from the CRA.

The Government of Canada proposed an additional supplement be offered to families entitled to the Canada child benefit (CCB) with children under the age of six for the year 2021 to provide relief during Canada’s recovery from COVID-19. The CCB young child supplement (CCBYCS) is part of Canada’s Building Back Better plan to support Canadians during this period of recovery.

Families could receive up to $1,200 in support per child under the age of six in 2021. This will benefit about 1.6 million Canadian families and about 2.1 million children under the age of six.

1. You may be eligible for a refund. This is only available by filing.

2. You may be eligible for benefits or credits payments.

3. You could be at risk of interrupting your COVID-19 benefits.

The Government of Canada will continue to make the health and safety of all Canadians a top priority and ensure that adequate supports are in place for all. The CRA is committed to supporting people with disabilities in these challenging times, and will continue to put people at the heart of everything it does in keeping with its People First philosophy.

To date, the CRA has processed and approved more than 2.7 million Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy applications for businesses, charities and organizations in the not-for-profit sector, delivering over $71 billion in payments to support over 5 million workers. By providing support quickly to employers of all sizes and in all sectors across the country, over 5 million workers have received the support they need during this unprecedented time.

The Canada child benefit (CCB) has a major impact on the lives of middle-class Canadians, helping over 3.3 million families with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. In its report, the Auditor General notes that the CRA ensures accurate and timely CCB payments to millions of eligible families