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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.  

TFSA – (Perhaps Not) A Ticking Time Bomb? - Part 1

Controversy has erupted in the news this week over the potential lost government revenues 50 years from now, due to the prospect of doubling of Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) limits in the future. 

Scorned Wife Wins Over Girlfriend

Never under-estimate the blinding power of new love or the obligations to a scorned ex-wife. . .even after death. 

Overpayment and recovering of EI premiums and CPP contributions

What does an employer do if over deductions are discovered?

Thanks to January DAW Vancouver and Toronto sponsor Farber

When working with your clients, remember that you are their trusted advisors and know more about their financial affairs than their family and friends.

Where Is My Refund and Who Does CRA Share it With?

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.  

It’s the male seahorses that have the babies….

Find out about this and more at the 2015 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC).
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view, should Canadians be able to write off more of their out-of-pocket medical expense costs? What amount would be appropriate?

  • Yes
    28 votes
    93.33%
  • No
    2 votes
    6.67%