Canada Revenue Agency News
- CATA Admin
- Aug 5, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 13, 2024
During the 2024 income tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) introduced a new identity validation option, known as the document verification service, to make it easier to register for digital services, including the CRA’s MyAccount service. Using government-issued photo identification, a user can quickly validate their identity to get immediate access to their online CRA account. This improves the previous process, which required individuals to request a CRA security code by mail, which could take up to 10 business days.
In July 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) expanded its SimpleFile services (phone, digital, and paper) to invite more than 500,000 eligible lower-income individuals to file their return and potentially gain access to important benefit and credit payments. This automatic tax filing national pilot targets individuals who have never filed a tax return or who have a gap in their filing history.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched an online national competition to increase Canadian students’ tax literacy. The competition provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to learn about personal income taxes in Canada and understand how the Canadian tax system works. The competition gives students and teachers access to 30 online lessons and accompanying quizzes, as well as a series of videos and “Taxology” podcasts that explain key features of the Canadian tax system.
