CRA Tax Tips

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Payments the CRA sends you – Direct deposit

With direct deposit, you receive your tax refunds and benefit payments faster and securely, directly in your account at a Canadian bank or credit union. In the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance, using direct deposit will ensure you continue to get your payments on time. Click here to learn more. Information source from …

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How to file special elections and returns

All special elections and returns can be filed on paper or electronically. To file electronically, you or your authorized representative can use “Submit documents” on a CRA online account. Certain special elections can be filed electronically through an authorized third-party service provider using CRA certified software. Click here to learn more Information source from Canada …

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Sign up for the Clean Economy Electronic Mailing List

The Clean Economy electronic mailing list has officially launched — it’s your source for timely updates on clean economy tax credits, labour requirements, policy changes, and related guidance. Why subscribe?By joining the list, you’ll receive:1) Updates on Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits2) Information on labour requirements3) News on program developments, tools, and resources4) Invitations to …

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Online mail for business

Starting in May 2025, the CRA transitioned to online mail as the default method of delivering most business correspondence. Businesses now receive most business notices and other correspondence through CRA’s secure online portal, My Business Account, instead of by paper mail. May 12, 2025: New business and program account registrations were transitioned to online mail.June …

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First-time home buyers’ GST/HST rebate

On June 5, 2025, proposed legislation was introduced in the House of Commons to amend the Excise Tax Act to include a new GST/HST rebate for first-time home buyers (the “FTHB GST/HST rebate”). The information below is based on this proposed legislation which is currently subject to parliamentary approval and may change. The CRA is …

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Find another type of qualified donee

Only Canadian registered charities and other qualified donees can issue official donation receipts that allow donors to claim a charitable tax credit (individuals) or deduction (corporations) on their tax return. However, they are not obligated to do so. Make sure to ask the organization if there are any circumstances where they won’t provide a receipt. …

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