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March 2025 Poll

In your view, has CRA improved its services to clients and tax preparers this year?
Yes: 1 votes
1.92%
No: 51 votes
98.08%
 

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Canadians have a unique perspective on tax refunds – they seem to love them! Taxpayers have the tendency to use the refund as a savings strategy, according to our February poll. It’s something the pros don’t necessarily agree with, but 75% of them felt that reducing tax withholdings would have no benefit in helping Canadians manage their money.

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