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.  

Judges are forced to apply the law as it reads, but fortunately for taxpayers there is sometimes room for interpretation.

Should taxpayers be able to deduct travel expenses to warmer climates as medical expense tax credits (METCs) to alleviate pain and suffering?

Your refund can grow by up to $75 with this federal tax credit.

A special rule applies to claiming medical expenses when a taxpayer dies.

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Jody Steinhauer brings her insight into the power of change to the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Conference as part of High Net Worth Client Spotlight: Giving Back Makes Good Business Sense.