No referral required * to obtain personal information, taxpayers must produce at least two pieces of identification and have knowledge of their own income tax return * representatives must have signed authorization from the client * general information is available
Fees
Free
Executives
Diane Lebouthillier - Minister of National Revenue
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
French reception, programs, publications, and website
Area(s) Served
Canada
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Information on registration and filing procedures for individual, corporation and other tax information returns * administers coverage and collection provisions for the Employment Insurance Act and Canada Pension Plan * collects income tax and goods and services tax (GST) from all sources * helps taxpayers make their residency determination
Charities and giving
Information about registered charities * provides application forms and guides on how to apply for status * verifies charitable status (numbers) of organizations * provides advice on how to operate a charity * audits and handles compliance activities * website has a directory of charitable organizations
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Volunteers help individuals complete their income tax and benefit returns if their income is low and their tax situation is simple
GST/HST Credit
GST/HST tax credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low or modest incomes to offset all or some of the GST/HST tax they pay
Tax credits and deductions for persons with disabilities
Persons with disabilities, their supporting family members and their caregivers may be eligible for tax credits and tax exemptions * includes the Disability Tax Credit, tax credits for medical expenses, Disability Supports Deductions, the Child Disability Benefit and the Registered disability savings plan
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers: Tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system.