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.CRA: You’ve Got Mail!
On October 20, 2014 CRA launched the long anticipated electronic mail system for professional tax specialists registered under the Represent a Client portal.
Goodbye Government Cheques
In a move towards eliminating paper cheques, businesses in Canada are now being asked to complete two functions through the Represent a Client portal. Businesses will now have the option of both pre-authorized debit and direct deposit for their dealings with CRA.
Evelyn Jacks: Scary – Financial Literacy at CRA
It’s Halloween week and Financial Literacy Month is just around the corner, right after the ghosts and goblins visit. Just in time too, because it turns out it’s not just your imagination: communications from CRA are somewhat ghoulish.
Strategic Thinking: Learn Succession Planning, Then Take Your Clients to Attorney School
Is succession planning an emerging issue for you and your clients? Are heirs properly prepared to become responsible and confident Powers of Attorney and Executors?
Business Transition Audits at DAW November
Tax and financial advisors won’t want to miss the Distinguished Advisor Workshops November 3-6 in Winnipeg, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver respectively, when year end planning and business owner-manager transition is discussed in depth.
Financial Literacy Leader Releases Seniors Strategy in Winnipeg
Four main goals in enhancing financial literacy for seniors were announced on a beautiful fall day in Winnipeg last week by Minister of State Kevin Soreinson and Financial Literacy leader, Jane Rooney.
