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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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Weaker momentum takes its toll on federal finances

Canada is not immune to the problems plaguing global economies and recent government releases quantify the extent of the impact.

Provincial fiscal updates lower than expected

Many provinces have issued their fall fiscal updates and the same thing ails them as ails the federal government.

Evelyn Jacks: Charitable giving counts

I like to donate to my favorite causes in December. It makes me feel great because it benefits others. The fact it lessens my tax liability is but an added benefit.

Income Tax Act’s new anti-avoidance provisions

If the federal government decides to crack down on “aggressive” tax avoidance transactions, does it signal a sea change for advisors or is it really much ado about nothing?
 
 
 
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%