Every year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tracks the questions people ask and uses that information to design new services and improve our processes. We want to offer you the best service possible, so you can easily access the tax and benefit information you need.

If you’re an international student studying in Canada and a resident for tax purposes, you could get benefit and credit payments that can help with your cost of living. Check out our 3-minute benefits and credits video for everything you need to know about benefit and credit payments in Canada.

March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and around the world. The protection of taxpayers’ information is a top priority for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and this annual campaign emphasizes the importance of being able to identify, prevent, and respond to fraud.

Worried about tax-filing season? Don’t be! Our easy-to-use digital services can improve the filing process and save you time. Using our services will also make it easier for you to manage your tax and benefit information online, and you’ll avoid delays and long wait times over the phone.

Doing your taxes can be intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone! If you have a simple tax situation and a modest income, you could be eligible for help from a volunteer at a free tax clinic.

Did you open a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in 2023?

If so, you need to be aware of this important information.

Every March, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) joins organizations around the world to recognize Fraud Prevention Month. Keeping your information secure is a top priority for the CRA. Learning how to identify fraud, scams and tax schemes helps keep your personal information safe.

At tax time, some of us may be excited to file an income tax and benefit return to receive a refund or benefit and credit payments. On the other hand, some of us may feel overwhelmed by the tax-filing process. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) understands, and we’re here to help.

Here’s a list of some of the most common mistakes we see at tax time. Avoiding these can save you time and help make the tax-filing process as simple as possible.

Understanding the tax filing and payment deadlines for Canadian businesses can be tricky since different businesses have different deadlines. When you factor in GST/HST responsibilities, it can be confusing. Use this tax tip as a quick reference point for important dates as you manage your tax affairs.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has recently discovered a tax scheme that targets newcomers to Canada. This scheme tells newcomers which benefit and credit payments they may claim for periods of time before they arrived in Canada. If you or someone you know is new to Canada, it’s important to be cautious. Promoters offering tax schemes could include tax representatives, tax preparers, or consultants.

For GST/HST reporting periods that begin in 2024, all GST/HST registrants, except for charities and selected financial institutions, are required to file returns electronically.

The mandatory electronic filing threshold that was in place for GST/HST returns has been removed for reporting periods that begin on or after January 1, 2024, which means that electronic filing is now required for most businesses.

The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) SimpleFile by Phone (formerly File My Return) is a free, easy, automated phone service. It uses the information we already have on file, and the answers you provide, to auto-file and process your tax return.

Millions of Canadians file an income tax and benefit return every year. For the 2023 tax-filing season, Canadians filed more than 32 million tax returns, and more than 92% of them were filed electronically. There were also more than 18 million refunds processed, and Canadians who had a tax refund received an average of $2,262!

If you lived in a northern or remote area for six months or more in 2023, you may qualify for the northern residents deductions. These deductions recognize the unique challenges northern residents face, such as higher living costs and limited access to services. Find out if you lived in a prescribed northern zone (Zone A) or a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B) at canada.ca/cra-line-25500.

When you think about your favourite ways to spend your time, filing an income tax and benefit return probably isn’t at the top of your list. We get it! That’s why we’re working to make tax-filing as easy as possible, so you can get back to things you would rather do.

Don’t forget, if you’re retired or 65 years of age or older, then your sources of income may change, and you have to include these new sources of income on your tax return.

Circle April 30, 2024, on your calendar! This is the deadline for most Canadians to file their income tax and benefit return for 2023. You are considered to have filed on time as long as the CRA receives your return, or it is postmarked, by April 30. By filing your income tax and benefit return on time, you will avoid interruptions to your benefit and credit payments.

If you owe any money to the CRA, your payment is also due by April 30, 2024. By filing and making your payment on time, you will avoid a late-filing penalty and interest charges.

Canadians can save for a home tax-free using the First Home Savings Account (FHSA). Prospective first-time home buyers can contribute or transfer from their RRSP up to $40,000 towards buying or building their first home.

The Canada Revenue Agency is currently updating its webpages and Form T2200 for the 2023 tax year. The updated form, which will be made available at the end of January 2024, along with other T1 related forms, will be easier to complete for employees who are only claiming a deduction for home office expenses.

This year, there have been many announcements about changes that will affect business taxes in 2024. We have pulled them together here for quick reference, along with a list of resources that can help you manage these changes and your tax affairs in the new year.

Scammers continue to pose as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other government departments and agencies, to trick you into giving them money or personal information. Unfortunately, they’re still having some success. The amount of money that people have lost to scams and fraud has increased over the years.