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.Don’t Hide In Your Shell, Sign Up For DAC Now!
Witnessing the brave migration of baby turtles from the sand in which they are hatched in to the sea they must live in, is an incredible experience – one that influenced the choice of Puerto Vallarta as the site of the 2015 Distinguished Advisor Conference.
June Distinguished Advisor Workshop - Transition Planning: Trusts and Estates
Substantial tax reform has recently changed the rules for post-death planning for high net worth families.
Do Taxpayer Report Gains and Losses on Currency Fluctuations?
According to the Bank of Canada, since October 1950, the record low for the Canadian dollar against the US dollar was recorded on the 21st of January 2002 – just over 13 years ago – when the loonie was worth just .6179.
Pots of Lottery Gold Taxable for Some!
Tax tip of the week
TFSA – (Perhaps Not) A Ticking Time Bomb? - Part 2
Last week, we looked at the TFSA helping those who pay taxes on investment income. This week in part 2, we will look at savings opportunities for the middle class.
Where Is My Refund and Who Does CRA Share it With? Part 2
Taxpayers and their advisors may consider this question more frequently as CRA pushes for more electronic communications, such as the provision of email addresses on this year’s tax return.
