To help reduce rising fuel prices in Alberta, the Alberta Government announced a temporary removal of a 13 cents/litre fuel tax at the pumps. This program will begin April 1, 2022 and continue through 2022-2023, whenever oil prices go above USD$90 per barrel. The Alberta Government is also providing a $150 electricity rebate to help Albertans with recent high costs …
CRA Free Webinars on Benefits, Credits and Income Tax Basic Concepts
The 2021 tax season has passed, but learning about income tax basics is a lifelong journey for newcomers and new Canadians. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Outreach team is offering the following free virtual sessions on Benefits & Credits and Income Tax Basic Concepts, open to all. Benefits & Credits July 28, 10:00 am August 10, 10:30 am Income Tax …
Canada Revenue Agency Hiring Auditors and Call Centre Agents
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is currently hiring for auditors and call centre agents for Calgary and Alberta regions. Taxpayer Services Agent Location: Southern Alberta Tax Services Office, Calgary Language: English Essential Closing Date: June 25, 2021 11:59 PM Eastern Time Salary range: $58,076 to $65,363 Eligibility: https://careers-carrieres.cra-arc.gc.ca/gol-ged/wcis/pub/rtrvjbpst.action?pi=D06726B228B01EDBAEC95E2F0D95C0F0 Please login / register to apply. AU-02 Auditors Location: Various Locations Across Canada Language: …
Video: How to Create My Account with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Welcome to Newcomer LearningHub! In this short video, let’s learn about a security online portal that helps you manage your tax affairs — My Account! Topics covered in this video include: What is My Account? What are the advantages of using My Account? Steps to follow when registering for My Account. * Special note: If you are a newcomer to …
Property Assessment Customer Review Period Deadline Approaching
All Calgary property owners must pay their fair share of property taxes. How much tax to pay is closely related to the value of your property. The City of Calgary assesses your property once a year to make sure its value reflects the market value for property as of July 1 of the previous year. Once the assessment for your …
Video: Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Welcome to Newcomer LearningHub! In this short video, let’s learn about Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA)! Topics covered in this video include: Tax-free savings account (TFSA) Who can open a TFSA? Types of TFSAs How to open a TFSA? Types of permitted investments TFSA contribution room Find out about your TFSA contribution room information in one of the following ways: My Account for Individuals. MyCRA …
Free CRA Webinars in March
As the 2021 tax season is in full swing, join the Canada Revenue Agency’s Outreach Team for a series of free webinars Tuesdays in March from 1pm to 2 pm. Outreach officers from the Canada Revenue Agency will share information on the following topics: March 9: Benefits and Credits: The GST credit, Canada Child Benefit, Child Disability Benefit, Canada Workers …
Register for My Account – Canada Revenue Agency
My Account is a secure portal that lets you view your personal income tax and benefit information and manage your tax affairs online. To register for My Account, go to canada.ca/my-cra-account and select “CRA register.” * Note that before you can use this option to register, you must have filed your income tax and benefit return for the current tax year or …
How COVID-19 Benefits Impact Your 2020 Taxes
Received COVID-19 benefits in 2020? They are considered to be taxable incomes: Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) Learn where to get tax slips for the 2021 tax season. If you received the CERB or CESB, no tax was withheld when payments …
Key Dates for 2020 Taxes
In Canada, personal income tax returns are filed once a year. We are right in the middle of the 2021 tax season. At the beginning of each year, we prepare to file tax returns for the previous calendar year. So, in the 2021 tax season, we file tax returns for the year of 2020. Watch this short video to learn …