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Seniors Targeted? The Tax Audits Begin

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) routinely reviews or audits tax filings, including personal, trust, corporate, and HST returns. The most common types of reviews that focus on personal tax returns include, but are not limited to, Pre-Assessment Reviews, Processing Reviews, and the Matching Program. This year there is a new focus: the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit introduced to help families better care for their elders. But claiming it, like other tax benefits, comes with a tax snare. Read on to learn more.

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File Form T1135 By July 31

It’s important to file the new Form T1135 – Foreign Income Verification by July 31 this year. The Departments of Finance and CRA have been prolific in their steps to close down tax loopholes and this new form is a cornerstone of these activities. 

Tax Remittances: Proactivity Key to Due Diligence Defence

Due diligence was a big topic at the Audit Defence Bootcamp this past week, as the burden of proof in establishing a due diligence defence rests with any appellant to a CRA challenge.
 
 
 
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?

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