CRA RELEASES

  1. April 29, 2019 – CRA released a Tax Tip (Tax information you need to know if you bought or sold a home) which discusses eligibility for the principal residence exemption, the home buyers’ amount, the home buyers’ plan, the GST/HST rebate on new homes, and the home accessibility tax credit.

providing input on service enhancements

  1. April 23, 2019 – CRA issued a News Release announcing the launch of public consultations as part of its commitment to improve services. The online consultation will be available until June 18, 2019.

checking the wait time prior to calling CRA

  1. April 18, 2019 – CRA added the estimated telephone wait times (updated hourly) to their webpage setting out telephone contact information.
     
  2. April 8, 2019 – CRA released the new Folio S3-F3-C1, Replacement Property which replaced IT-259R4 Exchange of Property and IT-491 Former Business Property. The Folio includes discussion of items such as the repeal of the eligible capital property rules, and limited-period franchises, concession and licenses.
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