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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.

The New RRIF Rules and Pension Income Splitting

Recent changes to RRIF withdrawal rules are in the spotlight since the April 21, 2015 federal budget.  Will they affect pension income splitting, and if so, how? 

Small Business Catches a Tax Break!

Small businesses employ half of all Canadian workers in the private sector; making sure these employers can continue to provide jobs is critical. 

Top 10 Reasons the TFSA Rocks!

Despite political controversy, the TFSA has gained broad-based acceptance by 40% or 11 million average Canadians. 

Just How Long Do You Have To Keep Those Tax Receipts?

Glad to have another tax season behind you? Don’t be so quick to throw out your tax files!

Odds Are Good For Starting Your Own Business

Thinking of making a big change in your career path?  Maybe it’s time to take control and be your own boss? 

Self-Employment:  The New Retirement Trend?

Does anyone really need to retire anymore? 
 
 
 
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%