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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.

Expensive But Worth It

Recently, the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) levied interest and gross negligence penalties against five taxpayers who were shareholders and operators of a family restaurant.

Should OAS be deferred?

This is a continuation from last week's article, "Are You Planning Retirement for your Clients?"

Farmers: Year-End Tax Review Saves Money

Are you spending enough time consulting with your clients who are unincorporated Farmers and Fishers? 

“This course exceeded my expectations”

Port Elgin, Ontario’s Marlene Donaldson recently completed the T1 Professional Tax Preparation course with Knowledge Bureau in order to better understand tax changes for the current income tax year as well as to update her skills to better prepare for the upcoming season.

Five Tips To Help You Recharge

We have all heard people say they would rather be at work than take a holiday. 

Mark Your Calendar - Personal Tax Bootcamp

Secure your spot at the Knowledge Bureau’s Comprehensive Day Long Tax Update!  
 
 
 
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%