What’s new from CRA

Earlier this year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) introduced the Simplified northern residents travel deduction, a pilot project with the goal of making it easier for eligible northern residents to provide the necessary information in their claim and access the deduction. Now, they are taking steps to collect feedback and identify more ways to improve the …

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As a student, you may have many questions about taxes. It might even be your first time filing an income tax and benefit return, and that’s okay! We’re here to make tax-filing easier and to make sure you receive the benefits and credits you may be entitled to.

If you filed on paper last year, the CRA should mail you the 2022 income tax package. You should receive your package by February 20, 2023. Others who want to file on paper can: order or download forms online at canada.ca/cra-forms order forms by calling the CRA at 1-855-330-3305 starting January 24, 2023 Deadline for filing …

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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) are launching formal consultations as part of a large scale ePayroll reporting solution project. From December 6, 2022 until January 27, 2023, CRA and ESDC will consult with employers, stakeholder groups, payroll software and service providers, to identify challenges they currently face with payroll …

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The interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year.  Parents and guardians can apply if the child receiving dental care is under 12 years old and does not have access to a private dental insurance plan. A tax-free payment of $260, $390, or …

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CRA’s DAC 2022 annual report includes 10 recommendations for potential improvements to the disability tax credit (DTC) and its administration.

The report recognizes the progress the CRA has made to improve its services for people with disabilities, including:
– legislative changes to the eligibility for the DTC under the categories of mental functions and life-sustaining therapy
– launch of a digital DTC application to make the application process simpler for both medical practitioners and individuals
– a Navigator to support people with more complex situations in completing their applications