BACKGROUNDER: Federal, provincial and territorial governments enter into civil settlement agreements
On April 13, 2010, the federal and provincial / territorial governments entered into civil settlement agreements with tobacco manufacturers JTI-Macdonald Corp. (JTI-MC) and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR) in connection with governmentsÂ’ civil claims relating to contraband tobacco in the early 1990s. Under its civil settlement, RJR will pay governments $325 million.
Federal, provincial, and territorial governments conclude landmark settlements with tobacco companie
Ottawa, Ontario, April 13, 2010… The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, and Minister Denis Lebel, Minister of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced that the federal, provincial and territorial governments entered into civil settlement agreements with tobacco manufacturers JTI Macdonald Corp. (JTI-MC) and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR) to resolve potential civil claims related to the movement of contraband tobacco in the early 1990s.
A tax-filing season reminder from Minister Ashfield: My Payment is here to save you time
The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, would like to remind Canadians that My Payment, a new online service offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), helps to simplify the process of making a payment at tax time.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), works within communities across the country to help complete income tax returns for eligible individuals who have simple tax situations.
Minister of National Revenue recognizes volunteers with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Minister of the Atlantic Gateway, is pleased to recognize all the volunteers who help file income tax returns through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
Filing deadline is less than a month away, reminds Minister Ashfield
The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, reminds Canadians that the deadline to file their income tax and benefit returns is less than a month away.
Tips for self-employed individuals
This tax tip focuses on self-employed individuals.
National Revenue Minister promotes CRA’s electronic services
Leading up to the individual filing deadline on April 30, 2010, the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, wishes to highlight the new and existing electronic services offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Services for taxpayers
Did you know that you can get help to complete your 2009 income tax and benefit return? That you can have quick, easy, and secure access to your tax information? That there may be an easier way to apply for your benefits? You can do all that and more with the various services that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers.
Tax savings for tradespersons
Did you know that being a tradesperson may make you eligible for certain deductions?
