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Wildfires: Apply for Taxpayer Relief Provisions

It may not be the first concern, but Canadians affected by wildfires may worry at some point about the tax consequences of lost records or missed filing deadlines – the next one on June 16 for those filing T1 returns with proprietorship income. Fortunately, the CRA offers Taxpayer Relief Provisions when there are circumstances beyond a taxpayer’s control, including natural disasters, serious illness or death in the family, or errors made by the CRA, which may trigger penalties and interest due to late or incomplete tax filings. Here’s what you need to know.

People in the News: Knowledge Bureau Media Roundup

The Knowledge Bureau Faculty have been busy with the media this tax season. Here is a round up of recent media mentions!

Featured Event: Distinguished Advisor Workshop – Audit Defence Bootcamp

Tax Audit Season – June to December – begins soon, and tax professionals need to know how to respond to requests for post-filing information to set up the best defence in case of appeal. See the full agenda for this May's Distinguished Advisor Workshop, coming to a city near you.

Featured Book: Make Sure It’s Deductible

Help your unincorporated business owner clients take advantage of every legitimate business deduction and personal tax planning benefit while complying with their tax obligations. Buy 3 books, get 1 free! Use PromoCode: KBRSPECIAL.

Featured Course: Cross Border Taxation – FREE TRIAL!

More and more, Canada/U.S. cross border transactions make an impact during tax time, and advisors must understand how cross border taxation issues such as residency, snowbirding, and Canadian and U.S. investments, will impact their clients' tax returns. Free trial available!

Featured Tool: Debt Reduction Solutions Calculator

This calculator is a valuable tool in helping your clients determine the amount of income available to service debt and to calculate maximum mortgage payments, fixed term mortgages, and all-in-one solutions. Try it risk free!

Credit Tightening Leads to Private Sector Cost Cutting

The Bank of Canada’s regional offices conducted summary interviews with senior managers of about 100 different firms representing a snapshot of Canada’s gross domestic product in order to gain a clear perspective of the future of economic activity in the country. 
 
 
 
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
    7 votes
    50%
  • No
    7 votes
    50%