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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.  

Take Use of Trusts in Tax and Estate Planning for Summer School

Planning with trusts is becoming more and more common and if you can’t answer questions and explain the concept, your clients will find someone who can. Learn the pros and cons of all possible solutions for wealth and succession planning and earn a long-term and potentially intergenerational connection to your client and their family.

Quickly Estimate Your Tax Situation

The Income Tax Estimator is a simple calculator that helps determine total taxes paid for individuals and/or couples based on different combinations of income sources. See it in action with the following what-if-scenario and then try it for yourself, risk-free!

Governments Need to Budget Better, Not Raise Taxes

While opinions are split on whether increases to income tax or sales tax would be better, KBR readers largely agree that governments need to be more accountable for their spending and budgeting practices.

Bill C-60: Changes to the Discovery Process

Last week in the second part of our Bill C-60 series, we examined the changes to the tax court rules. This week we discuss changes to the discovery process.

Disability Awareness Week

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, issued the following statement recognizing Disability Awareness Week (May 26-June 1): "Disability Awareness Week offers Canadians an important opportunity to reflect on the varied and significant contributions that Canadians with disabilities make to our country each and every day, and the importance of helping to ensure that they and their families can participate to their fullest in the promise our country has to offer."

Evelyn Jacks: Part 1 – When Interest Is Tax Deductible

Did you know that small firms in the business sector create proportionately more jobs than large firms, especially in the early years of development?
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view, should Canadians be able to write off more of their out-of-pocket medical expense costs? What amount would be appropriate?

  • Yes
    29 votes
    93.55%
  • No
    2 votes
    6.45%