Green Leaves Bookkeeping
211 Mill St. E L7J1J5 Acton, ON, Canada

Working from home from now or more than 50% of the time? You may be entitled to tax deductions.

Up to date link from CRA with changes regarding the COVID-19 relief efforts for Canadian businesses & taxpayers: https://www.canada.ca//rev/campaigns/covid-19-update.html

Do you have a CRA 'My Account" If not, now is the time to get it set up. The quickest way of accessing the new benefit program application will be quickest to apply though the link on 'My Account' It is schedule to open in April.

Funding opportunities for businesses impacted by COVID-19

See the list of essential work places here https://s3.amazonaws.com//list-of-essential-workplaces-2.h

Key points on Canada's COVID-19 economic response plan - Mar 18-20 Please download the attached newsletter. I will continue to update as information becomes available. https://www.clienttrackportal.com/secure-file.html

Information is slowly trickling in.

Announcement from CRA regarding the COVID 19 pandemic below: Flexibility for Taxpayers In order to provide greater flexibility to Canadians who may be experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canada Revenue Agency will defer the filing due date for the 2019 tax returns of individuals, including certain trusts. ... For individuals (other than trusts), the return filing due date will be deferred until June 1, 2020. However, the Agency encourages individuals who expect to receive benefits under the GSTC or the Canada Child Benefit not to delay the filing of their return to ensure their entitlements for the 2020-21 benefit year are properly determined. For trusts having a taxation year ending on December 31, 2019, the return filing due date will be deferred until May 1, 2020. The Canada Revenue Agency will allow all taxpayers to defer, until after August 31, 2020, the payment of any income tax amounts that become owing on or after today and before September 2020. This relief would apply to tax balances due, as well as instalments, under Part I of the Income Tax Act. No interest or penalties will accumulate on these amounts during this period. In order to reduce the necessity for taxpayers and tax preparers to meet in person during this difficult time, and to reduce administrative burden, effective immediately the Canada Revenue Agency will recognize electronic signatures as having met the signature requirements of the Income Tax Act, as a temporary administrative measure. This provision applies to authorization forms T183 or T183CORP, which are forms that are signed in person by millions of Canadians every year to authorize tax preparers to file taxes. The Canada Revenue Agency is adapting its Outreach Program to support individuals during COVID-19. Through this service, the Canada Revenue Agency offers help to individuals to better understand their tax obligations and to obtain the benefits and credits to which they are entitled. Traditionally available in-person, this service is now available over the phone, and through webinar, where possible. The Canada Revenue Agency fully expects that many community organizations are considering whether to significantly reduce or perhaps cancel the provision of services provided under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Additional efforts to encourage individuals to file their tax and benefit returns electronically, or where possible, through the File My Return service, will be put forward.

Worried about getting your taxes done during the next few weeks? We do taxes virtually, meaning you can upload all your documents securely and download your completed tax file upon completion. All from the comfort and ease of home! Email us for more information.

Efile season for 2019 tax returns starts on February 24th. RRSP contribution deadline for the 2019 tax year is March 2, 2020. Our new tax checklist for the 2019 tax year will be ready this Friday. Be sure to email us for a copy of your new checklist! Also new this season is our client portal! Tax returns can now be sent securely to you via our portal with password protection. Documents can also be uploaded securely via the portal system.... Looking forward to serving you for your 2019 tax needs soon!

Tax season is officially cancelled!!! Just kidding - it's April 1st so you have 30 more days to file your taxes before the deadline. Can we help you out? Don't be the fool, contact us for a tax checklist to get you started!

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Did you know that tax season has officially started? As of Monday you can efile your 2018 taxes. Don't be left out in the cold without your refund. Contact us today for your checklist to get your taxes started! Tax dog approves of early tax filing :)