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Your CRA Service Rights: Understanding the Progress Tracker and Service Standards (Part 5/5)
For taxpayers, a key improvement is the ability to track their file status in real-time. The Progress Tracker in My Account and My...
Natesh Pillai
Oct 101 min read
Know Before You Submit: Mastering CRA Processing Times (Part 4/5)
Understanding the CRA’s service standards can drastically improve a taxpayer’s experience. The "Check CRA processing times" online tool...
Natesh Pillai
Oct 91 min read
The Tech of Tax: How AI is Accelerating CRA Service Modernization (Part 3/5)
The CRA is moving beyond simply fixing immediate issues and is adopting a comprehensive modernization strategy focused on technology to...
Natesh Pillai
Oct 81 min read
Tax Adjustment Backlogs: The CRA's Plan to Deliver Timely Responses (Part 2/5)
One of the most persistent and frustrating service delays involves T1 tax adjustments —when a taxpayer requests a change to a previously...
Natesh Pillai
Oct 71 min read
Beyond the Phone: Addressing the Root Cause of CRA Service Delays (Part 1/5)
The current service issues are often a symptom of older, less-efficient processes. The CRA recognizes that to achieve lasting...
Natesh Pillai
Oct 61 min read
The Ultimate 'Skip the Line' Guide: CRA Tools You Need to Know Now ( Part 5/5)
The message from the CRA is clear: before you call, check your digital options. Many services previously requiring a phone call can now...
Natesh Pillai
Oct 31 min read
Solving Debt Stress: The New 'Manage Balance' Service Explained (Part 4/5)
One of the most significant digital improvements is designed to help taxpayers manage tax debts independently and confidentially. The...
Natesh Pillai
Oct 21 min read
The Digital Evolution: New Self-Service Tools in Your CRA My Account (Part 3/5)
A key part of the 100-Day plan is empowering taxpayers to help themselves, reducing the reliance on phone agents. The CRA is dramatically...
Natesh Pillai
Oct 11 min read
Say Goodbye to Hold Music: How the CRA is Boosting Agent Capacity (Part 2/5)
The most visible issue for many Canadians has been the inability to reach a live agent. The CRA has been fielding millions of calls, and...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 301 min read
The New CRA Plan: Why Tax Service is Getting a 100-Day Overhaul (Part 1/5)
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has publicly acknowledged the frustration many Canadians face with accessing timely assistance,...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 291 min read
Keeping Your DTC Active and What to Do if You are Denied (Part 5/5)
DTC eligibility is not always indefinite. The CRA will approve you for a certain number of years, after which you will need to re-apply....
Natesh Pillai
Sep 261 min read
Understanding Specifics: Mental Functions and Life-Sustaining Therapy (Part 4/5)
The DTC is not just for physical disabilities. The eligibility criteria also apply to mental functions necessary for everyday life, such...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 251 min read
The DTC and Other Credits: A Gateway to More Benefits (Part 3/5)
Being eligible for the DTC is the key to accessing a number of other valuable tax credits and benefits. These include: Child Disability...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 241 min read
How to Claim the DTC on Your Tax Return (Part 2/5)
Once you have an approved T2201 form on file with the CRA, you are ready to claim the DTC. This is done on your annual income tax and...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 231 min read
Making the Most of the Disability Tax Credit - Unlocking Retroactive Tax Credits: Don't Leave Money on the Table ( Part 1/5)
If you have been eligible for the DTC in past years but never applied or claimed it, you may be able to receive retroactive payments. The...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 221 min read
What Happens After You Apply? ( Part 5/5)
Once the CRA receives your T2201 form, they will review the application to determine your eligibility. This process can take several...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 191 min read
The Role of the Medical Practitioner (Part 4/5)
Your medical practitioner is crucial to the DTC application process as they must certify your eligibility on Form T2201. The CRA requires...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 181 min read
The Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide (Part 3/5)
Applying for the DTC involves two key parts and one essential form: Form T2201, the Disability Tax Credit Certificate. First, the person...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 171 min read
Do You Qualify? Understanding the Eligibility Criteria (Part 2/5)
To be eligible for the DTC, a medical practitioner must certify that you have a severe and prolonged impairment that has lasted, or is...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 161 min read
What is the Disability Tax Credit and Why is it Important? (Part 1/5)
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit designed to provide relief for Canadians with a severe and prolonged...
Natesh Pillai
Sep 151 min read
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