Need to change your tax return? You can do it online!
Filing your income tax and benefit return each year is what you need to do to receive any benefit and credit payments you're entitled to. Sometimes after you file, you realize you made a mistake or forgot to include something important. If this happens to you, don’t worry. It’s easy to change your tax return.
If you need to change your tax return, you can do so after filing. Once you have your notice of assessment (NOA), you can make a change. For faster service, submit your change request online.
Are you self-employed? The Canada Revenue Agency can help you understand your tax obligations
If you're self-employed, navigating your tax obligations may seem complicated. But don't worry, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is here to help you! To get ready for tax-filing season, we've put together helpful tips and information for self-employed individuals.
You still have time – Last-minute tips to help you file before the deadline!
Life is full of responsibilities, from school and work to family and everything in between. We understand that taxes can easily slip to the bottom of your to-do list.
Don’t worry if you haven’t filed your 2023 income tax and benefit return yet – you still have time. Use the information below to help you complete and submit your tax return before the deadline.
The Canada Revenue Agency has options for you if you owe us money or have a debt that we collect for another government department
Receiving a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) telling you that you owe money can be stressful. Take time to read the letter fully to understand your payment options. We are here to help you understand how you can resolve your debt.
Reporting your capital gains as a crypto-asset user
Crypto-assets are digital assets that exist on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger. There are many types of crypto-assets, the most common being cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. Transactions related to crypto-assets often have tax implications and must be reported on your income tax return.
Top 10 tips for your platform economy tax obligations
To make it easier for you to understand your tax obligations as a platform economy participant, we made a list of the top ten tips you need to know…
New – Bare trusts are exempt from trust reporting requirements for 2023
In recognition that the new reporting requirements for bare trusts have had an unintended impact on Canadians, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will not require bare trusts to file a T3 Income Tax and Information Return (T3 return), including Schedule 15 (Beneficial Ownership Information of a Trust), for the 2023 tax year, unless the CRA makes a direct request for these filings.
How earning from online platforms can impact your taxes
Whether the earnings you make from online platforms is your main source of income, or a small part of it, you are considered to be a platform economy participant. When it’s time to file your taxes, you must report all sources of your income, including gifts and donations.
Reporting your crypto-asset income as an individual carrying on a business
Crypto-assets are digital assets that exist on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger. There are many types of crypto-assets, the most common being cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. Transactions related to crypto-assets often have tax implications and must be reported on your income tax return.
Tax Free Savings Account: Watch your limit – stay within it!
Excess contributions can occur, for example, when your TFSA is set up for pre-authorized contributions and you make additional contributions without verifying the amount of room you have available. This can also be the case when you have multiple TFSAs with different financial institutions and you are not tracking the contributions you are making to all accounts. You can avoid penalties by staying within the TFSA contribution room available to you.
Did you buy, build, sell, or renovate a home in 2023? These tax measures could help you!
If you bought, built, sold, or renovated a home in 2023, you might be wondering what that means for your tax situation. Don’t worry, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is here to help. We have information about tax incentives that can help you with housing costs.
Thinking of calling us? Before you do, find the answers you need for tax-filing season!
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.
International students studying in Canada: Doing your taxes helps you
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.
Security measures to protect taxpayer information
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.
Ready to file your taxes? Here’s why you should go digital!
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.
Get free tax help in person or virtually!
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.
Ten tips if you opened a First Home Savings Account in 2023
Did you open a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in 2023?
If so, you need to be aware of this important information.
Fraud Prevention Month: How to recognize fraud, scams and tax schemes
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.
Five common mistakes to avoid at tax time!
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.
Businesses have different filing and payment deadlines – here is a quick reference to help you stay organized
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.