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.  

CJOB's Stephanie Staples sat down recently with Evelyn Jacks to discuss how you can keep more money in your pockets now—sensibly, easily, and painlessly.

To be seen as a leader in your field, be seen at the 10th annual Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 10-13. Our media sponsor, Investment Executive will be onsite reporting from the event and Knowledge Bureau will be tweeting, but you really need to be there in person to experience this extravaganza! 

Make the most of your investment in the family business. Provide for your heirs and your own retirement while minimizing the tax impact. This book is a great resource for your family business owner clients.

As students head back to school and snowbirds start preparing for travel, advise your clients on how their cross border actions will affect their tax situation. Try a free trial today and enrol by September 3 to save $200.

As we all know, “you can’t take it with you” so sooner or later, everyone has to transfer their assets to someone else.

­Changes to Personal Service Businesses were amongst those enacted in Bill C-48. They will be discussed in more detail in Knowledge Bureau’s November Corporate Tax & Year-End Planning Bootcamp. However, key changes are described below.