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The CRA TSlip Saga: An Update

This tax season has been particularly challenging for both taxpayers and tax professionals. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides tax information slips—such as T3, T4, T5, and their variations—through secure online portals: My Account and Represent a Client (RAC). This year, there were lots of problems with these portals, and now, it appears, CRA is not being quite transparent about when the slips were actually visible to clients and that doesn’t seem fair. Here’s an update on where we stand now.

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Have You Been Appointed Power of Attorney? What You Need to Know

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Thinking of Challenging CRA in Court? Think About Costs

Thinking of challenging the CRA in court? Legal costs could be one important factor to consider.

The Importance of Accurate Record Keeping

The Tax Court of Canada (TCC) recently considered an appeal by a contractor in his 2008 and 2009 taxation years who disagreed that his motor vehicle expenses should be disallowed.

Review of CDIC Limits: Amongst Three Important Changes at the Bank

A comprehensive review of Canada's deposit insurance framework was announced in the February 11, 2014 budget.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?

  • Yes
    12 votes
    60%
  • No
    8 votes
    40%