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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

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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At 8 pages, the 2019 T1 return is the longest tax form in history.  It could also be the most complex, says Evelyn Jacks, President of Knowledge Bureau. With tax season beginning, professionals who are not yet familiar need to learn about the changes to the forms, line numbers and the detailed legislation behind them. 

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Cut the Delays:  CRA Ombudsman Makes 15 Recommendations

It all takes much too long: that’s the message the Taxpayer’s Ombudsman had for the CRA with the release of report that culminated in 15 recommendations focused on cutting incredibly long wait times for tax assessments and adjustments. What’s considered too long? Taxpayers, professionals, CRA and the Ombudsman appear to have very divergent views.

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It’s Official! Tax Filing Season Has Started

The CRA started E-filing transmission services on Monday, February 24 which means tax refunds should be flowing soon for millions of tax filers. This tax season features a new 8-page tax return and a complete change to the line numbering system throughout the return. Plus, coming in March there’s the introduction of Charlie to Chatbot who will answer general tax filing questions. But are you clear about when you must file? Many Canadians are not.

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