Learn about tax benefits and credits through webinars and recordings

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Past webinars and recordings

March 20, 2024 – Benefits and credits for newcomers to Canada

New to Canada? Learn about the benefits of doing your taxes.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on:

  • Canada’s tax system
  • Canada child benefit (CCB)
  • GST/HST credit
  • ways to do your taxes, free tax help, and other CRA services

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recording of this webinar broadcast will be posted here shortly.

February 28, 2024 – Benefits and credits for Indigenous peoples

You may be eligible for benefits and credits – that’s money in your pocket! Register for our free webinar.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on:

  • simplified tax forms for Indigenous peoples
  • Canada child benefit (CCB)
  • GST/HST credit
  • Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and child disability benefit
  • northern residents deductions
  • tax-exempt income
  • Northern Service Centres
  • ways to do your taxes, free tax help, and other CRA services

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the webinar on benefits and credits for Indigenous peoples is available.

February 14, 2024 – Benefits and credits for adults 65 years and older

65 years and older? Get your benefits and credits!

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on:

  • the GST/HST credit and other benefits and credits available to you
  • pension income splitting
  • ways to do your taxes
  • digital and other CRA services

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the webinar for adults 65+ is available.

January 24, 2024 – Benefits and credits for individuals with a modest income

Get your benefits and credits!

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on the:

  • Canada child benefit (CCB)
  • GST/HST credit
  • Canada workers benefit (CWB)
  • Canada dental benefit
  • ways to do your taxes, free tax help, and other CRA services
  • importance of keeping your information up to date with the CRA

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the webinar for individuals with a modest income is available.

January 17, 2024 – Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant

Community organizations: Register for a webinar about the CVITP Grant

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on:

  • updates to the funding formula
  • CVITP Organization Identification Numbers (COINs)
  • who is eligible for the grant
  • how to apply

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant webinar is available.

December 13, 2023 – Benefits and credits for persons with disabilities

It pays to do your taxes! Register for our free webinar

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on the:

  • Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
  • Child disability benefit (CDB)
  • Canada workers benefit (CWB) disability supplement
  • registered disability savings plan (RDSP) and Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)
  • Canada caregiver credit (CCC)
  • ways to do your taxes and other CRA services

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

Registration is now closed. A recorded version of the webinar for persons with disabilities is available

November 29, 2023 – Benefits and credits for international students studying in Canada

Are you an international student studying in Canada?

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on:

  • taxes and why we pay them
  • residency status for tax purposes
  • ways to do your taxes
  • benefits and credits for students
  • how to be scam smart
  • digital and other CRA services

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the International Students webinar is available.

November 15, 2023 – Benefits and credits for students

Students, it pays to do your taxes!

In honour of Financial Literacy Month, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar for students on:

  • taxes and why we pay them
  • what to expect when starting your first job
  • ways to do your taxes
  • the GST/HST credit and other tax credits
  • how to be scam smart
  • digital and other CRA services, including free tax clinics

Students and educators can register for the webinar and are encouraged to share the registration information with friends and colleagues.

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the Students, it pays to do your taxes webinar is available.

October 11, 2023 – Be scam smart

Be Scam Smart: Register for a webinar about scam prevention.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on:

  • recognizing various CRA-related scams
  • steps you can take to protect yourself from scams
  • what to do if you're a victim of a scam
  • helpful services and tools

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the Be scam smart webinar is available.

June 14, 2023 – Fully digital application for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Register for a webinar about the fully digital application for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar for DTC applicants and medical practitioners to share information on:

  • how to apply for the DTC
  • how to complete the new fully digital application for the DTC
  • frequently asked questions, and
  • helpful services and tools.

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the New digital application form for the disability tax credit (DTC): For medical practitioners webinar is available.

A recorded version of the New digital application form for the disability tax credit (DTC): For applicants webinar is available.

March 8, 2023 – Benefits and credits for newcomers to Canada 

New to Canada? Learn about the benefits of doing your taxes.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on:

  • Canada’s tax system
  • Canada child benefit (CCB)
  • GST/HST credit
  • ways to do your taxes, free tax help, and other CRA services

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the Newcomers to Canada webinar is available.

March 7, 2023 – Simplified northern residents travel deduction

Are you a northern resident who has had difficulty in the past determining the lowest return airfare for a trip you took come tax time?

The CRA is introducing the simplified northern residents travel deduction, a pilot project in the form of airfare tables, that will make it easier for you to claim your travel deduction.

So you can learn about this new tool, we are hosting an interactive webinar to share information about:

  • the northern residents travel deduction
  • how to know if you qualify
  • how to claim the travel deduction and how much you can get
  • what is the lowest return airfare
  • how to use the new lowest airfare tables

You will get a chance to ask questions on the simplified travel deduction and we will be providing responses.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the Simplified Northern Residents Travel Deduction webinar is available.

September 14, 2022 – Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for medical practitioners

Medical practitioners: Register for a webinar about recent changes to the eligibility criteria for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on:

  • newly expanded eligibility criteria for mental functions and life-sustaining therapy
  • completing Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate
  • frequently asked questions
  • helpful services and tools

You will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them during the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registration is now closed.

A recorded version of the Medical Practitioners: Learn more about eligibility changes for the DTC webinar is available.

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