Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long (Saint John—Kennebecasis, N.B.) highlighted increased Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments for 2026-27, with families now eligible to receive up to $8,157 per child under six and up to $6,883 per child aged six to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 … Read more
As the April 30 tax filing deadline has passed, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to report on the 2026 tax season. During this period, more than 28.5 million tax returns were filed, 95.6 per cent of them online. The CRA also issued over 15 million refunds, totalling more than $35 billion, with an average refund … Read more
Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long (Saint John—Kennebecasis, N.B.) announced that eligible Canadians will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up on June 5, 2026. The payment is part of the transition to the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit which will replace the GST/HST credit in July 2026. This top-up will be equal to 50 per cent … Read more
Tax season has officially started, and as of today, Canadians can begin to file their 2025 income tax and benefit return online. For most people, the filing deadline is April 30, 2026. The full release is available online. Contact john.fragos@fin.gc.ca.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that Gaétan Desbiens, of Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Que., administrator and shareholder for Cade Groupe Conseil inc., and consultant Claude Genest, of Longueuil, Que., pleaded guilty on Jan. 9, 2026, at the Longueuil Courthouse, to criminal charges under the Income Tax Act of willfully, in any manner, evading or attempting to evade the … Read more
Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long (Saint John—Kennebecasis, N.B.) announced the renewal of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant for the next three years. This grant provides eligible community organizations with financial support to help offset the costs of hosting free tax clinics, making it easier for them to continue … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency provided an update following its 100-Day Service plan. Call wait times have decreased, digital services are enhanced to make access easier for Canadians, and individuals and businesses receive more efficient support navigating the tax system. Renewed efforts to further improve service will draw on these accomplishments and the agency’s forward momentum to drive sustained … Read more
As of Dec. 4, the CRA has lifted the moratorium on penalties for failing to report fees for services for the 2025 tax year and subsequent tax years. Businesses in this sector will now be assessed penalties if they fail to report payments for services exceeding $500 in a calendar year that are made to … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is marking Financial Literacy Month with new tips and tools to help Canadians boost their tax literacy and financial confidence. The release highlights how doing your taxes can unlock key benefits like the Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST credit, and Canada Workers Benefit, and outlines programs to help Canadians save for … Read more
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) and Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long (Saint John—Kennebecasis, N.B.) issued a statement: “Canadians deserve timely, reliable, and accurate service from the CRA, and that’s why we thank the Auditor General and their office for their important work on this … Read more
