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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.  

Taking Financial Care To The Next Level

What inspires you to set the principles and goals that will guide your achievements in 2015 and redefine your professionalism?

How Does Indexing Work?

Recently CPP and OAS rate changes were announced for January 2015. 

PIER Into The Future

With mixed feelings of elation and dread, accounting, bookkeeping and tax specialists across Canada begin the annual ritual of preparing for 26 million tax returns. 

Taxable and Non Taxable Auto Allowances and Benefits

  Reasonable motor vehicle allowances are not taxable if it is reasonable.

Employers’ Treatment of GST/HST on Employees Taxable Benefits

Some employee taxable benefits are subject to GST/HST, while others are not.

New Legislation: The Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2

New legislation from the Department of Finance, The Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2, received Royal Assent on December 17.
 
 
 
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%