Showing posts with label Canada Revenue Agency. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canada Revenue Agency. Show all posts

07 March, 2009

Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinics Oakville

Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinics are being held at various locations in Oakville, including the White Oaks Branch Library during March and April. Dates, times and locations are listed.
Canada Revenue Agency offers training to volunteers who can help you complete your income tax and benefit return if your income is low and your tax situation is simple.
Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for deceased persons, bankrupt individuals, or individuals who have capital gains or losses, employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses.

19 August, 2008

Identity theft. Warning from CRA

The following information is taken directly from the CRS website today:
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning taxpayers to beware of a recent scam where some Canadians are receiving a letter fraudulently identified as coming from the CRA and asking for personal information. The letter is not from the CRA. View a copy of the letter here PDF version of the letter
The letter claims that there is “insufficient information” for the individual’s tax return and that in order to receive any “claims,” they will have to update their records. The letter attaches a form specifically requesting the individual’s personal information in writing, via fax or email, including information on bank accounts and passports. This letter is not from the CRA and Canadians should not provide their personal information to the sender.
All taxpayers should be vigilant when divulging any confidential information to third parties. The CRA has well established practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information.
The CRA has notified the proper law enforcement authorities of this scam.