Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has reverted to administering the currently enacted capital gains inclusion rate of one-half. This means that all capital gains realized before January 1, 2026 will be subject to the currently enacted inclusion rate of one-half, unless an exemption applies.

The announcement also confirmed that the government intends to maintain the existing coming into force date of the proposed increase to the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE) limit to $1.25 million of eligible capital gains included in the previous Notice of Ways and Means Motion (NWMM) tabled in Parliament on September 23, 2024. This measure remains unchanged, and the CRA will continue to administer the proposed change, which applies to dispositions that occur on or after June 25, 2024. Indexation of the LCGE would resume in 2026.

You may be one of 2 million Canadians invited to use SimpleFile to automatically file your income tax and benefit return with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for free this tax season!

The CRA is inviting individuals to use the SimpleFile by Phone service again this year. You may also be invited to try out a new digital option as part of a pilot, as we work to provide even more filing options to Canadians. With SimpleFile, you only need to answer a series of quick questions, and then the service uses your answers, with the information we have on file, to auto-file and process a tax return on your behalf.

Did you just move to Canada? Filing your income tax and benefit return is important to get the benefit and credit payments you’re entitled to. These payments can help support you financially.

On December 30, 2024, the Department of Finance announced the federal government’s intention to amend the Income Tax Act to extend the deadline for making charitable donations eligible for tax support in the 2024 tax year. Following this, on January 23, 2025, the Department of Finance announced that it had released draft legislation in support of this proposed change, which will be introduced in Parliament in due course. For more information, visit the Department of Finance website.

To help provide certainty as we head into tax season, the CRA is confirming that it will proceed with administering the 2024 deadline extension for charitable donations. The CRA is administering this proposed legislation, consistent with its longstanding practice. 

Changes to the income tax rules now deny income tax deductions related to non-compliant short-term rentals after 2023. If you rented out a residential property for short periods, these changes may affect you.

This tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wants to help you get all the benefit and credit payments that could put money in your pocket. Whether you’re filing your tax return, planning for retirement, or caring for loved ones, we have tips and resources to help you!

Tax season is almost here, and you may be wondering if you should file a tax return. Regardless of the amount you make or where your income comes from, doing your taxes every year can help improve your financial situation.

This tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has simplified its sign-in process, making it easier to access the My Account, My Business Account, and Represent a Client portals with a single sign in. We are prioritizing improvements to our digital services to make it easier to self-serve, while ensuring services are secure, efficient, and responsive to the needs of Canadians. Constantly improving our digital services helps people find the information they need without having to call us. We are pleased to be a part of an innovative solution to simplify access to our digital services.

As a student living in a digital world, you’re probably already pretty tech savvy, but now it’s time to get tax savvy! We know filing an income tax and benefit return can feel overwhelming and confusing, but we can help.

Tax savvy tip – filing your tax return every year can make your funds go further. You can potentially:

• get (or continue to get) the benefit and credit payments you’re eligible for, like the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit and related provincial or territorial credits;

• claim tax credits, like the tuition tax credit and interest paid on student loans;

• get a refund.

Whether you’re a homeowner, are saving for your first home, or just bought your first home, there are tax incentives you should know about. These incentives could help you reduce housing costs and maximize your savings. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is here to make sure you have the information you need to take advantage of them.

Filing your income tax and benefit return is the first step to accessing any benefit or credit payments, or deductions you may be eligible for. When you do file your tax return, here are some housing initiatives to keep in mind that could put money in your pocket.

In 2024, there were several announcements about changes to business taxes that will take effect in 2025. We’ve gathered the key updates here, along with some helpful resources to make it easier to manage these changes and your taxes in the new year.

Tax season is almost here and now is the perfect time to start preparing! Getting ready early can help make sure you file your income tax and benefit return on time. It can also help you avoid delays or interruptions to any refund, benefit, or credit payments you’re eligible for. Last year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issued more than $52 billion in benefit payments because taxpayers filed their returns.