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Struggling to pay an existing tax debt? We understand, and we’re here to help. We can work with you on a payment arrangement or taxpayer relief, depending on your situation. For more information: http://ow.ly/rh7y50DWFRo

If you can’t pay your debt in full because of your financial situation, you may be able to make smaller payments over time until your full balance is paid. Explore your options: http://ow.ly/lgmf50DTpv5

We’ve introduced interest relief on income tax debt for Canadians who received COVID-related income support benefits in 2020. Find out if you qualify: http://ow.ly/uh0V50DGRPv #COVID19

Stop waiting for cheques in the mail! Sign up for direct deposit through your financial institution, and get those payments faster! http://ow.ly/58e650DDVfZ

Have an outstanding balance and can’t pay it in full? Try our Payment Arrangement Calculator to help you figure out different payment options. http://ow.ly/a23o50CdXPo

It’s #EducationSavingsWeek ! Learn more about how the Government of Canada can help you save for your child’s education: http://ow.ly/VTp350CiYKx #FLM2020 #EduSaveWeek

Expecting a baby? We have a different type of registry for you! See if you’re eligible for the: Canada child benefit GST/HST credit Child disability Be...nefit Other provincial and territorial programs http://ow.ly/cxMd50CdJ4F

Making informed financial decisions is easier when you know where your money is going . Start tracking your expenses today with the #BudgetPlanner: http://ow.ly/2So750C6tGg #FLM2020

More than 1.6 million Canadians started receiving the one-time payment to persons with disabilities. You may receive your payment later if: You applied for t...he DTC, but are still waiting for confirmation about eligibility Your application is pending and decision has yet to be made on eligibility for CPPD, QPPD or a VAC disability support You didn’t have accurate direct deposit information or a mailing address on file Your DTC, CPPD, QPPD, or VAC file require further review to validate eligibility Learn more: https://bit.ly/2TJ0oFz Image description : Graphic displaying accessible symbols and the following text: "One-time payment for persons with disabilities What you need to know"

Everyone can benefit from better understanding their finances. This Financial Literacy Month, get practical tips and tools to help you make informed financial decisions. http://ow.ly/uPKx50C6q86 #FLM2020

Reminder If you’re paying your taxes quarterly, the extended deadline for June 15th and September 15th instalments is coming up. Save time and pay online: http://ow.ly/A1yl50BBmmD

Want to know what benefits you’re eligible for? These online tools can help you find government financial assistance all in one place: Individuals http://ow.ly/p5k150Bu0iP Businesses http://ow.ly/U7Sv50Bu0iQ #COVID19

To receive any of the new Canada Recovery Benefits, you must: reside in Canada be at least 15 years old with a valid SIN have earned a minimum of $500...0 before taxes in 2019 or 2020, or in the 12 months before the date you apply aren’t receiving other benefits for the weeks you are applying Get all the details here: http://ow.ly/RYFx50C41yD #COVID19 #CanadaRecovery

Buying or building a home? The max amount you can withdraw from your RRSP has increased from $25,000 to $35,000. Program details are here: http://ow.ly/eg6Z50BtZOD

If you moved at least 40km closer to your educational institution, you may be able to claim your moving expenses! Make sure you keep your receipts. http://ow.ly/2RMw50BnywC

Reminder: The deadline to pay your taxes was extended due to COVID-19. Here’s how you can make a payment: http://ow.ly/WLaS50BqClO #COVID19

Taxes not done yet? Do them as soon as possible so your benefits aren’t stopped in October. Payments will continue until the end of September based on your 2018... tax return(s), but if you’re unable to file, you may need to repay what you received starting in July 2020. http://ow.ly/52ki50Bb1A0 See more

Doing your taxes has its benefits! Make sure you’ve filed your 2019 taxes as soon as possible so your GST/HST and Canada Child Benefit payments don’t stop. Won...dering if you’re eligible? Find out here: http://ow.ly/GNnU50B5Fp5 See more

To ensure support continues for Canadians whose employment has been impacted by #COVID19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be extended by an additional 4 weeks to a maximum of 28 weeks. Learn more: http://ow.ly/BLKS50B5yqW #EconomicResponse

The Government of understands that parents sometimes need a little extra in the family budget to give their children the best possible start in life. For more information on how the increased Canada Child Benefit can help your family, visit Canada.ca/Canada-child-benefit

Recent changes to temporary layoffs means employees and employers have more options for support. If you're an employer, you can apply by August 25 to extend a temporary layoff. Learn about the steps you can take to extend temporary layoffs: www.gov.bc.ca/covidlayoffs

The deadline to pay your 2019 taxes has been extended again to September 30th Important info below if you haven’t filed yet We encourage everyone to file as s...oon as possible. Those receiving benefits and credits need to file before September to keep getting payments, and to avoid possible repayments. Make sure you have all the details http://ow.ly/lFYY50AJokX

Today, proposed changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (#CEWS) were announced. The proposed changes would: - Extend CEWS through the fall; - Make the s...ubsidy more accessible to a broader range of employers; - Introduce a top-up subsidy of up to an additional 25% for employers most affected by the #COVID19 crisis. With these changes, the CEWS would support more workers and businesses, better protect jobs and promote growth, and effectively respond as the economy continues to reopen. Learn more: http://ow.ly/NZeT50ABr8t #EconomicResponse

Still haven’t filed your 2019 income tax and benefit return? To avoid impacts to your benefit and credit payments, file your return online as soon as you can, and register for direct deposit to get your refund faster. For more information, check out this tax tip: http://ow.ly/glD750Ativ8

To help provide better service to taxpayers and Canadian businesses, we’ve partnered with many Canadian financial institutions to offer CRA direct deposit enrol...ment online through their websites. Sign up now to get payments from the CRA deposited directly into your account! http://ow.ly/cI2n50Atf8y See more

If you filed your tax return by paper, it may be held up in processing. We’re experiencing some delays processing paper returns due to the unforeseen circumsta...nces of COVID-19. If we have not processed your 2019 tax year paper return yet, you may be able to file it again online, and receive your refund much faster! Send your 2019 return again electronically if you haven’t done so yet! http://ow.ly/HGnL50AiPCX

It’s always a good idea to file your taxes even if you’ve missed the deadline. We encourage you to use NETFILE-certified tax software to file your 2019 tax return online to help us assess your return quicker and issue your refund faster. http://ow.ly/5H3H50AhZFx

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit was introduced as a way to support Canadian workers during these stressful times. Canadians can continue to access COVID-1...9 support through the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. The #CERB has been extended by an additional 8 weeks. https://bit.ly/3i1TlCR

Has COVID-19 impacted your business? You can find helpful information and resources all in one place: http://ow.ly/TifX50AgXqL Reopening Financial support... Taxes and payment deadlines Regional, provincial and territorial support, and more! #CdnBusinesses

Not sure what financial support your business qualifies to receive? Use this tool to find the government help available to you: http://ow.ly/OPoZ50A3hru Use the notification feature to stay on top of deadlines, changes, and new programs!

Attention seniors! The Government of Canada’s one-time tax-free payments for seniors eligible for OAS, GIS and Allowances will be issued automatically the w...eek of July 6. Direct deposit is the fastest way to receive the payments. For more information, visit http://ow.ly/9IJf50zZ86W

QUESTION: Should I apply for CERB or CESB? Can I apply to both? ANSWER: If you’re already receiving EI benefits or CERB payments, you are not eligible for CESB,... you can’t apply to both. Here’s some more info on each benefit. CERB for those who have stopped working, have reduced hours because of COVID-19. Take a look at the full eligibility checklist here: http://ow.ly/imDF50zXJUD CESB for post-secondary students, and recent post-secondary and high school graduates who are unable to find work due to COVID-19. See our eligibility checklist here: http://ow.ly/ulrl50zXJUA

Today is the extended tax filing deadline! Haven’t started yet? It’s not too late! You should still file to minimize impacts to your benefit and credit payments: http://ow.ly/jIfe50zSJBU

Remember to file your tax return by June 1st. If you’re fully registered for My Account, Auto-fill my return can help save you time by automatically filling in ...parts of your return. To use Auto-fill my return, you must file your return electronically using a NETFILE-certified software. http://ow.ly/ENTh50zMFbr

Reminder: The deadline for most income tax and benefit returns is June 1st, 2020! File your taxes online to avoid impacts to your benefit and credit payments an...d to register for direct deposit to get your refund faster. Check out this tax tip for more helpful information: http://ow.ly/SS4y50zO3nw

My Account can help you manage your tax and benefit affairs online during the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage you to sign up for My Account to update your personal information, view the status of your return or refund, and more: http://ow.ly/typW50zLDk2

Applications for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses program will be available on a rolling basis. Check which day you are eligible to apply and review this list of required documents to help you get ready: http://ow.ly/6eUI50zLHsY

The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides income support, from May to August 2020, to post-secondary students and new graduates who are facing a different job market this summer due to COVID-19. Find out how you can get your benefit today: http://ow.ly/8E0750zHeYL

Question Can I apply for the CERB if I still have a job but my working hours have been reduced due to COVID-19?

The pandemic has been especially hard on BC seniors, who may feel overwhelmed by social isolation, health concerns and financial struggles. Several federal and ...provincial supports are available to help seniors through the pandemic, including: One-time, tax-free payment of $300 for seniors eligible for Old Age Security with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement. A $300 COVID-19 Crisis Supplement for 3 months until June 2020 to those who receive the BC Senior’s Supplement. A one-time special GST payment in April, providing an average of $375 to single seniors and $510 to senior couples. For more information on supports for seniors, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provi/financial-benefits

We understand that times are difficult. That’s why we’re extending benefit payments for three months for those who aren’t able to file their 2019 return on time.... If you already receive Canada child benefit, the GST/HST credit, or both, your benefit payments will be extended to the end of September 2020 based on the information in your 2018 tax return. If we’re unable to assess your 2019 return by early September, your estimated benefits will stop in October 2020. Make sure to file as soon as possible to have your benefits continue, and to receive the right amount. http://ow.ly/SHyN50zHobO

Helping Canadians is our #1 priority. We’ve been getting many questions asking about the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB). You can find out more about the CESB and see if you’re eligible here: http://ow.ly/W6ZK50zHa5B

QUESTION Where is my tax refund? ANSWER The amount of time it takes to receive a refund can depend on various factors like the way you have filed and your... selected payment method. Because of staffing changes in response to COVID-19, we’re experiencing delays in paper income tax and benefit return processing. Note that if you already filed a 2019 tax year paper return that has not been processed yet, you may also file it electronically. Some exceptions may apply: http://ow.ly/VGGE50zGury To get your refund faster, we encourage you to sign up for direct deposit. You can now register through many financial institutions. You can also check the status of your income tax and benefit return online in My Account: http://ow.ly/6Ahd50zGurz