| Canada Revenue Agency | media advisories
On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, media are invited to participate in a one-on-one telephone or in-person interview with Kamal Khera, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, on improvements to the services available to people filing paper tax returns and those with low or fixed incomes.
| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is taking steps to make it easier for Canadians to file their income tax and benefit returns, no matter which method they choose.
| Canada Revenue Agency | media advisories
On Monday, January 8, 2018, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, will announce improvements to the services available to people filing paper tax returns and those with low or fixed incomes.
| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to fair and responsible collective bargaining, and respectful collaboration with federal public servants. In collective bargaining, a true willingness of all parties involved to work together is in the best interest of all Canadians and employees.
| Canada Revenue Agency | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is committed to cracking down on tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance to ensure a system that is responsive and fair for all Canadians. On March 1, 2018, a revised Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) will come into effect to narrow the eligibility criteria to access the Program and to impose additional conditions on applicants, making it more difficult for those who intentionally avoid their tax obligations to benefit from the VDP.
| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
Canadians work hard and expect their Government to do the same to ensure a tax system that is equitable, where everyone pays their fair share. The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) is a way for taxpayers to correct errors in their tax affairs. However, this program has been used by certain wealthy individuals and corporations as a way to avoid the consequences of their aggressive tax planning.
| Canada Revenue Agency | backgrounders
On November 23, 2017, the Minister of National Revenue announced that the Disability Advisory Committee is being re-instated. The Committee will be a way for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to connect with a wide range of stakeholders and take their views into account as we administer tax measures for people with disabilities.
| Canada Revenue Agency | news releases
The Government of Canada recognizes that disabilities can have significant impacts on the daily lives of Canadians and their families. Vulnerable people in our society must be supported, including by ensuring they receive all tax credits and benefits to which they qualify.
| Canada Revenue Agency | media advisories
On Friday, December 8, 2017, the co-chairs, Assistant Commissioner Frank Vermaeten and Dr. Karen Cohen, along with officials from the Canada Revenue Agency will hold a not-for-attribution technical briefing on the Disability Advisory Committee.
| Canada Revenue Agency | statements
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, made the following statement on the administration of the Disability Tax Credit:
