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October 1 - Important Changes Coming to VDP

Effective October 1, 2025, important changes will be made to the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) at the CRA in order to make it easier for taxpayers to correct unintentional filing errors or omissions. The details on how the changes will affect your clients are being discussed in the CE Summit held September 17 and this course is now available for online enrolment and CE accreditation, after the virtual event. Here are some highlights of the changes.

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July 1 - Anti-Spam Legislation Soon the Law – Are You Ready?

Starting July 1, 2014, the new Canada Anti-Spam Law requires businesses to obtain consent from their clients to continue sending email communications.

Online Security an Issue In General, Not Just With Filing Online

Did the Heartbleed security error cause concern about filing online with CRA? 64% of KBR readers said ‘no.’

Minimizing Instalment Payments

The second quarterly instalment for 2014 will be due on June 15. It’s important to minimize that payment and keep your clients’ money invested.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?

  • Yes
    8 votes
    21.62%
  • No
    29 votes
    78.38%