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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.

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Budget 2013: Trust Rules Proposed to Change, Too

The March 21, 2013 budget is an extensive and far-reaching document, which underscores the depth of the tax reforms Canada is in today. Trust and estate planning will be affected by the proposals as well, as explained.

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How Will Extra Income Affect My Guaranteed Income Supplement?

I’m a retired widow. My only income is CPP and Old Age Security. I also get the Supplement but lately I’ve been thinking about going back to work part time, maybe one day a week, as a Greeter at Walmart. How will this extra income affect my Supplement?
 
 
 
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%