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March 2024

2024-03-14

Report on the Charities Program 2021 to 2022

The Charities Directorate is pleased to announce that the Report on the Charities Program 2021 to 2022 is now available.

In the 2021 to 2022 report, we provide an update on the directorate’s activities and the regulation of Canadian charities, from registration to compliance. The report includes a number of updated statistics and covers a variety of topics for the directorate, including:

• policy-related activities, including its consultations and stakeholder engagements
• ongoing support of federal assistance programs
• client service, education, and outreach activities
• efforts to protect the sector from terrorist abuse
• cooperation in external reviews

We encourage you to read the report, and as always, we welcome your comments and questions.

To reach us, please contact our client service team at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

2024-03-12

Reminder: Make sure you are using the correct version of Form T3010

The Canada Revenue Agency released version 24 of Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return in January 2024, to reflect new reporting requirements.

When completing your annual information return, make sure you choose the correct version of the form, depending on your fiscal period ending. If you must fill out your Form T3010 on paper, always go to our website and download the latest version of the form.

• If your charity has a fiscal period ending on or after December 31, 2023, you must file your T3010 using version 24.
• If your charity has a fiscal period ending on or before December 30, 2023, you should file your T3010 using version 23.

If you have a fiscal period ending on or after December 31, 2023 and send us an outdated version of the Form T3010, we will not accept your return for filing. If we do not receive the correct form, we may proceed to revoke your charity’s registered status.

The best way to complete your information return is online using My Business Account (MyBA) or Represent a Client. This ensures that you are automatically presented with the correct version, depending on the end of your fiscal period. For more information, go to Access our online services for charities.

We’re here to help
If you need help completing your return, or have questions about these changes, please call us at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

February 2024

2024-02-29

Last chance! Registered Charities Research Survey

The survey is closing on March 8, 2024 – do not miss your chance to fill it out!

If you have experience completing the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return, we want your feedback!

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is conducting a research survey on your experience filing the Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return.

The CRA’s Charities Directorate will use the survey results to develop solutions to simplify the process for filers in the future. The survey takes about 3-5 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and confidential.

Privacy

All responses will be kept completely anonymous. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Canada Revenue Agency Act. The collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information is in accordance with the federal Privacy Act. Under the Privacy Act, you have a right of protection, access to and correction or notation of your personal information. 

2024-02-22

Charities webinars – Registering for My Business Account (MyBA)

We are pleased to announce that our next webinar is coming!

Registration for Registering for My Business Account (MyBA): A step-by-step guide for charities is now open. In this webinar, we will familiarize you with the My Business Account registration process and how to authorize new directors.

This webinar will take place March 19 and 21, 2024. To register for a session, go to Charities information sessions and webinars.

We encourage representatives of all registered charities and registered national arts service organizations across Canada to sign up. This is an excellent introduction to the MyBA registration process if you are new to charities or if you’re interested in learning more about our digital services.

Space is limited! Register today!

January 2024

2024-01-08

Make sure you are using the correct version of Form T3010

The Canada Revenue Agency has released version 24 of Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, to reflect new reporting requirements.

If you file your annual information return using the downloadable PDF, make sure you choose the correct version of Form T3010, depending on your fiscal period ending.

Charities with fiscal periods ending on or before December 30, 2023, should file their T3010 using version 23.

Charities with fiscal periods ending on or after December 31, 2023, must file their T3010 using version 24. If your charity sends us an outdated version of Form T3010, we will not accept the return for filing. If we do not receive the correct form, the charity’s registered status may be revoked.

Filing your annual information return online using My Business Account (MyBA) or Represent a Client ensures that you are automatically presented with the correct version, depending on the end of your fiscal period. For more information on how to sign up for MyBA, visit our page Access our online services for charities.

We’re here to help
If you need help completing your return, or have questions about these changes, please call us at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

December 2023

2023-12-20

Finalized guidance on granting to non-qualified donees

The Charities Directorate is pleased to share Guidance CG-032, Registered charities making grants to non-qualified donees, which has now been finalized.

We thank you for taking the time to review and provide your input on our draft guidance during the public feedback period. With your valuable contributions, we have strived to develop guidance that is flexible to the needs of the charitable sector, while still adhering to the requirements of the Income Tax Act.

While the feedback period has concluded, we remain committed to improving our guidance products and welcome any further input you may have.

If you have any questions, please call our client service team at 1‑800‑267‑2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

November 2023

2023-11-29

Charities webinars – Completing your T3010 online

We are pleased to announce that our next webinar is coming this fall!

Registration for Completing your T3010 online: A walkthrough for charities is now open. In this webinar, we will guide you through the online form and schedules while demonstrating the benefits and ease of online filing. We will also briefly explain the upcoming changes to the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return.

This webinar will be held December 13 and 14, 2023, on Microsoft Teams live events. To register for a session, go to Charities information sessions and webinars.

Note: To file your T3010 online, you must register your charity for My Business Account (MyBA). This webinar does not cover the MyBA registration process. However, we still encourage you to attend a session, even if you have not yet signed up for MyBA. To register for MyBA, please visit our website for instructions, or contact our client service centre.

We encourage representatives of all registered charities and registered national arts service organizations across Canada to sign up. If you are a board member, treasurer, volunteer, employee of a charity, or a professional who provides services to charities, this webinar is a great way for you to learn how quick and easy filing online can be.

Space is limited! Register today!

2023-11-24

Launch of the National Call for Proposals (CFP) 2024 for the Settlement and Resettlement Programs

The Canada Revenue Agency is sharing the following message with you on behalf of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is proud to announce the launch of the National Call for Proposals (CFP) 2024 for the Settlement and Resettlement Programs. IRCC is committed to ensuring newcomers and refugees have the support and services they need to make the most of their talents and experience in order to fully integrate and contribute to the Canadian economy and their communities. The support and services delivered to newcomers and refugees through IRCC's Settlement and Resettlement Assistance Programs are world-class and help to make Canada a recognized international leader in settlement and integration.

CFP 2024 is soliciting projects under both Programs for all provinces outside of Quebec to begin on April 1, 2025 and will be eligible for a duration of up to five years, ending no later than March 31, 2030.

In addition to Settlement and Resettlement Assistance Programming, CFP 2024 features three distinct programming streams to further support program priorities. These are:

• an Equity Stream, to support capacity building for organizations that serve and are led by equity-deserving groups;
• a Francophone Integration Pathway to support French-speaking newcomers in building their life in Canada outside Quebec and;
• the Service Delivery Improvement Stream, which provides dedicated funding for testing of promising practices in Settlement service delivery.

Please visit www.cic.gc.ca/CFP for information regarding the Programs and Streams; including applicant, activity, and client eligibility.

Applicants are encouraged to consult The 2023 Settlement Outcomes Report: Data-driven Insights for the Future of the Settlement Program as it leverages program data and targeted research to better understand newcomers’ socioeconomic outcomes. The data contained in the report will help build the sector’s knowledge about newcomer outcomes.

For questions please contact CFP-ADP@cic.gc.ca, and for technical support please contact GCS-SSC@cic.gc.ca.

2023-11-17

GST/HST rebate for charities

Did you know that registered charities and registered Canadian amateur athletic associations are able to claim a rebate of some of the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) they pay?

Thanks to the public service bodies’ (PSB) rebate, your charity may be eligible to recover 50% of the GST and federal portion of the HST paid or payable for eligible purchases and expenses related to your organization’s activities. Charities in participating provinces are also entitled to a rebate of their portion of the HST.

For more information on how your charity can claim a PSB rebate, read our article Are you a registered charity that paid GST/HST on your purchases and want some of that GST/HST back?

For the complete guide, including deadlines to file rebate claims, visit RC4034 – GST/HST Public Service Bodies' Rebate.

If you have questions about the PSB rebate, you can make a GST/HST enquiry by calling:

• Business Enquiries at 1‑800‑959‑5525 for general enquiries
• GST/HST Rulings at 1‑800‑959‑8287 for technical enquiries

If you are located in Quebec, call Revenu Québec at 1‑800‑567‑4692 or visit their website at revenuquebec.ca.

For other charities-related questions, please call our Charities Directorate client service team at 1‑800‑267‑2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

2023-11-10

New trust reporting requirement for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2023

On December 15, 2022, Bill C-32, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022, received Royal Assent. This bill amended the Income Tax Act to expand the filing requirements for trusts.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) understands that registered charities are seeking clarification on how these new requirements apply to internal trusts.

The CRA will not require registered charities to file the T3, Trust Income Tax and Information Return, for internal trusts.

Internal trusts are those created when a charity:

• receives property as a gift that is subject to certain legally enforceable terms and conditions; and,
• holds that property as the trustee of the trust.

Registered charities report on their finances and activities annually by filing the T3010, Registered Charity Information Return. These returns include aggregate information about all the property a charity holds, including internal trusts. Registered charities should ensure these annual returns are complete and accurate, as they serve important public information and compliance purposes.

We’re here to help

If you have any questions on the new requirements, please call our Charities Directorate client service team at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

2023-11-09

A new version of the Form T3010 is coming in January 2024 

In 2022, the Government of Canada announced measures to boost charitable spending in our communities and passed legislation changing disbursement quota rules for registered charities.

In January 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency will release a new version of the Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, to reflect new reporting requirements. At that time, there will be two downloadable versions of the Form T3010:

• Charities with fiscal periods ending on or before December 30, 2023, should file their Form T3010 using version 23. 
• Charities with fiscal periods ending on or after December 31, 2023, will have to file their Form T3010 using version 24. 

Make sure to always download the Form T3010 from the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return page when you start preparing your annual information return. This will ensure you are using the correct version. If you send us an outdated version of the form, we will not accept it for filing.

We encourage all charities to file online using My Business Account (MyBA) or Represent a Client. The online form automatically presents you with the correct version of the annual information return, depending on what fiscal period you are filing for. For more information on how to sign up for MyBA, visit our page Access our online services for charities. 

If you have questions about these changes, or about our online services, please call us at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

September 2023

2023-09-25

The September 30 filing deadline is one week away!

If your charity’s fiscal year ended on March 31, the deadline to file your T3010 annual information return is September 30.

We encourage all charities to file their returns online through My Business Account (MyBA) - it’s fast, convenient, and secure!

Simply log in with your CRA user ID and password. The required forms, sections, and schedules are identified for you, so filing a complete return is easy.

If you choose to file your charity’s return on paper, you must use the latest version of the Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return.

We’re here to help

For tips on completing your return, you can visit our T3010 charity return – Overview page or refer to our comprehensive guide on Completing the Registered Charity Information Return.

For step-by-step instructions on registering for MyBA, please visit My Business Account for charities.

As always, our client service team is here to support you. If you require assistance completing your return or using digital services, please call us at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

Reminder: make sure your charity’s information is up to date!

It’s important to let us know if there have been changes within your charity since the last time you updated your RR charity account information. Consult our Making a change to your organization page or contact the Charities Directorate to learn more.

2023-09-01

The September 30 filing deadline is fast approaching!

If your charity’s fiscal year ended on March 31, the deadline to file your T3010 annual information return is September 30.

As this deadline approaches, we encourage you to file your return online through My Business Account (MyBA) – if you have not done so already, sign up today! Any officials within your charity who are registered for MyBA can help complete the return, and authorized representatives can use Represent a Client. Please note that if you are signing up for the first time, it can take five to ten days to receive your security code in the mail, so make sure you factor this into your plans in order to not miss your filing deadline.

After registering, simply log in with your CRA user ID and password. The required forms, sections, and schedules are identified for you, so filing a complete return is easy.

If you choose to file your charity’s return on paper, you must use the latest version of the Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return.

We’re here to help

For tips on completing your return, visit our T3010 charity return – Overview page or refer to our comprehensive guide on Completing the Registered Charity Information Return.

For step-by-step instructions on registering for MyBA, visit My Business Account for charities.

Our client service team is here to support you. If you require assistance completing your return or using digital services, please call us at 1‑800‑267‑2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

Updating your charity’s information

Does your charity have a new director? Or has there been a change to your charity’s mailing address? Make sure the information we currently have on file for your charity RR account is up to date.

You can update your organization’s information in MyBA. There are different processes depending on the type of change you need to make. Consult our Making a change to your organization page or contact the Charities Directorate to learn more.

July 2023

2023-07-27

Reminder: Contact us right away if your charity has been impacted by wildfires, floods or other adverse weather events

As wildfire and flood activity continues to be higher than normal across most of the country, the safety and security of your directors, employees, volunteers, and communities remain a primary concern.

We understand that some charities may be unable to meet their filing obligations due to extraordinary circumstances, such as a fire or flood.

In such cases, it is important to contact the Charities Directorate as soon as possible to discuss your situation. This will help ensure that your charity remains in good standing. Our client service team is here to support you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

For more information about your charity’s filing obligations during adverse weather events, please contact the Charities Directorate’s client service team at 1-800-267-2384.

June 2023

2023-06-26

The June 30 filing deadline is close!

If your charity’s fiscal year ended on December 31, the deadline to file your T3010 annual information return is Friday, June 30.

We encourage you to file your return using our online services for charities offered through My Business Account (MyBA) – it’s fast, easy to use, convenient, and secure!

If you haven’t done so already, sign up for MyBA. If you are an authorized representative, sign up for Represent a Client.

After registering, simply log in with your CRA user ID and password. The required forms, sections, and schedules are identified for you, so filing a complete return is easy.

Adverse weather events

In light of the recent forest fires and other climate issues, here is a special note on dealing with adverse weather events affecting your community:

• The safety and security of your directors, employees, and volunteers is a primary concern.
• We understand that some charities may be unable to meet their filing obligations as usual, due to extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, such as a fire or flood.
• In such cases, it is important to contact the Charities Directorate as soon as possible to discuss your situation. This will help ensure that your charity remains in good standing.
• Protect your books and records against weather-related events with the following steps:
  • Take extra precautions when storing your books and records if you live in an area prone to wildfires or floods
  • Keep a back-up of your electronic records in a secure off-site location as an added precaution
  • In the unfortunate situation that your books and records have been destroyed as a result of an adverse event, contact the Charities Directorate client service team as soon as possible.

We’re here to help

For tips on completing your return, consult our T3010 charity return – Overview page or refer to our comprehensive guide on Completing the Registered Charity Information Return.

For step-by-step instructions on registering for MyBA, please visit Access our online services for charities.

As always, our client service team is here to support you. If you require assistance completing your return or using online services, please call us at 1‑800‑267‑2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

2023-06-02

Reminder: File your return by June 30!

If your charity’s fiscal year ended on December 31, the deadline to file your T3010 annual information return is June 30. 

As this deadline approaches, we encourage all charities to file their return using our online services for charities offered through My Business Account (MyBA) – it’s fast, easy to use, convenient, and secure!

If you haven’t done so already, sign up for MyBA. If you are an authorized representative, sign up for Represent a Client.

After registering, simply log in with your CRA user ID and password. The required forms, sections, and schedules are identified for you, so filing a complete return is easy.

Important update to the information return

On June 23, 2022, the Government of Canada passed legislation to allow Canadian registered charities to make grants to non-qualified donees (grantees). For more information, see CG-032, Registered charities making grants to non-qualified donees (draft).

To reflect this change, we have updated the registered charity information return:

• updated Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, which now requires charities to report grants they made to non-qualified donees (grantees).
• the new Form T1441, Qualifying Disbursements: Grants to Non-Qualified Donees (Grantees), which allows charities to report detailed grant information, as required by the Income Tax Act.

You must use the updated version of the T3010 when filing your charity’s return. If you already filed a return for your fiscal period end, you do not need to refile with the new form. Ensure that you keep adequate books and records to support all granting activities.

We’re here to help

For tips on completing your return, consult our T3010 charity return – Overview page or refer to our comprehensive guide on Completing the Registered Charity Information Return.

For step-by-step instructions on registering for MyBA, please visit Access our online services for charities.

As always, our client service team is here to support you. If you require assistance completing your return or using online services, please call us at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.

May 2023

2023-05-24

Charities webinars

Registration for Books and records is now open. In this webinar, we will guide you through important information on how to manage your charity’s books and records.

This webinar will be held on June 7 and 8, on Microsoft Teams live events. To register for a session, go to Charities information sessions and webinars.

We encourage all representatives to attend, regardless of experience. Those who are new to charities will find this an excellent introduction to keeping adequate books and records. And for those with more experience, we hope this will be a helpful refresher.

Space is limited! Register today!

2023-05-15

Important update to the information return

On June 23, 2022, the Government of Canada passed legislation to allow Canadian registered charities to make grants to non-qualified donees (grantees). For more information, see CG-032, Registered charities making grants to non-qualified donees (draft).

To reflect this change, we have updated the registered charity information return:

• updated Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, which now requires charities to report grants they made to non-qualified donees (grantees).
• the new Form T1441, Qualifying Disbursements: Grants to Non-Qualified Donees (Grantees), which allows charities to report detailed grant information, as required by the Income Tax Act.

Guide T4033, Completing Form T3010 Registered Charity Information Return will also be updated in the near future and will provide instructions on how to complete the T3010 and T1441.

You must use the updated version of the T3010 when filing your charity’s return. If you already filed a return for your fiscal period end, you do not need to refile with the new form. Ensure that you keep adequate books and records to support all granting activities.

We encourage all charities to file their information return online through My Business Account. Digital services always use the latest forms and guide you through every section to make sure you file a complete return. It is fast, secure, and easy.

If you have any questions, contact our client service team at 1-800-267-2384. Our representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, local time.