CRA Data Breeches Put Taxpayer Information at Risk
An important deadline is coming up, around the same time that Canadians get ready to file their 2026 tax returns at the start of tax season 2027. Since 2020, more than 42,000 data breaches have occurred at the CRA. A class action lawsuit was launched in 2020 and a $8.76 million settlement was reached. Eligible Canadians affected by these security incidents can now submit claims through the KPMG Claims Portal until February 3, 2027.Over-Contributions and Excess Contributions to an RRSP
RRSP season ended on March 1, so any contributions to be deducted on the taxpayer’s 2021 return must have already been made. These contributions cannot exceed the maximum RRSP contribution for 2021 which appeared on the 2020 Notice of Assessment. So long as the contributions made are less than the maximum allowed, the taxpayer can deduct as much or as little of the contributions made on their 2021 return. Complications arise, though, when the amount contributed exceeds the maximum.
New Canada Digital Adoption Program for Small Businesses
On March 3, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced that the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is now fully active and ready for qualifying businesses to apply for funding. The purpose of the CDAP is to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) “grow their online presence and upgrade or adopt digital technologies.” Here are the details:
Resources You Need for a Busy Tax Season
Tax season is now in full swing, according to the most recent 2022 season filing statistics from the CRA. As of March 7 almost 2.5 million returns had been filed, with over 95% through electronic filing methods E=File and Netfile. As we approach the height of the season, does you team have the necessary resources to deal with the demands?
Tax Tip: The Home Accessibility Tax Credit
Did you know the federal government intends to double the Home Accessibility Tax Credit for tax year 2022? This week’s tax tip is relevant to caregivers and those age 65 or older. You may even be eligible to make a claim this year. Here’s what you need to know:
Retirement Planning 2022: Time to Rethink It
When should I tap into the CPP? Should we sell our principal residence? Will my retirement portfolio withstand current market volatility? Canadians who save for retirement are lucky to be assisted in doing so with four key sources of pension income. But these pillars of private financial security, have been subject to tax tinkering recently, as well as valuation swings. It is, as a result, high time to rethink retirement income planning.
Eligibility for Tax Support for Business Investments: What does it mean for Small Businesses?
How do you tap into the new $1.5 million tax break for businesses and who is eligible? It turns out most business owners may be. Building on last week’s article, “Complexity: Consequences of Tinkering with the CCA System”, we’ll expand on the details of the plan from the Federal Government to boost business investment as a measure to restart the economy as Covid-19 dwindles. Here are the details.
