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to read full story.
Note: filing of 2013 tax returns has been extended to May 5.
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Update on the Heartbleed Bug
All online services have resumed at Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), but unfortunately
900 social insurance numbers were stolen. Click HERE for the full story.
To ensure communications are secure and cannot be exploited through phishing schemes, CRA will not be calling or emailing individuals to inform them of the breach.
Instead, each affected individual will receive a registered letter informing them of the breach, and will also be provided with credit protection services at no cost.
The tax agency also assures those affected that additional protections will be applied to their CRA accounts.
What are my options for paying CRA?
Here are your options for making a payment to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA):
- Online banking: Use your financial institution’s online banking service and select Canada Revenue Agency in the list of payees. We may also be listed as Revenue Canada; CRA Payment on Filing; or Receiver General.
- Debit card: Use My payment on CRA’s online payment service. It allows individuals and businesses to make payments using Interac® Online.
- In person: You can make your payment in person at your financial institution in Canada. To do this, you will need a personalized remittance voucher, which you can ask for online through My Account or Quick Access.
- By mail: You can also mail your payment to the CRA. Send your cheque or money order (payable to the Receiver General), along with your remittance voucher, to:
Canada Revenue Agency
875 Heron Road
Ottawa ON K1A 1B1
I am a person with a disability
The Canadian government offers many benefits to people with a physical or mental impairment. For a full list of benefits, visit their website at CanadaBenefits.gc.ca
New Canadian guidelines for treating fibromyalgia
A large percentage of our clients suffer from fibromyalgia (FM) and have approved Disability Tax Credit (DTC) certificates at Canada 
Revenue Agency (CRA). FM adversely affects the quality of life, and the societal costs based on medical expenses, lost wages and lost tax revenue. In fact, many of our clients require expensive monthly injections given by a qualified medical professional to control the pain associated with their FM. So the annual DTC refund ($1000-$1700) our clients receive from filing their taxes, helps to pay for this medical cost and many others. Click HERE to read an article entitled “New Canadian guidelines for treating fibromyalgia”.
FREE CONSULTATION
Our free consultation will help us determine if your physical or mental impairments qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and a glance at your past income tax returns will enable us to give you an approximate refund amount. Simply call us and reverse the charges at 613-677-8406 or send us an email with your telephone number and we will get in touch with your for your free consultation.
CRA press release: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3.
Read full press release HERE.
