Canada Revenue Agency

Canadian Capital Gains Tax Increase - TEI Comments

On January 20, 2025, TEI submitted comments with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding their administration of a potential increase in the Canadian capital gains inclusion rate. TEI noted the inappropriateness of CRA administering the increase as if it has been enacted into law when it has not, as well as the complications and financial burdens imposed on taxpayers. TEI's comments were prepared under the aegis of its Canadian Income Tax Committee. Benjamin R. Shreck, TEI Tax Counsel, coordinated the preparation of TEI's comments.

CRA Responds to TEI's 2023 Liaison Meeting Commodity Tax Questions

The Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") has submitted its written responses to TEI's December 2023 CRA-TEI liaison meeting questions regarding commodity taxes.

TEI-CRA 2023 Liaison Meeting - Questions to CRA

TEI-CRA 2023 Liaison Meeting - CRA Responses

TEI Holds 2023 Liaison Meetings with Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance

On December 5-6, 2023, a delegation of the Canadian Commodity Tax Committee members participated in TEI's annual liaison meetings with representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) and Department of Finance. The 2023 meetings featured robust agendas covering a range of tax law, policy, and administration issues of importance to many TEI members. Official written responses to many of TEI’s questions are expected from CRA.

TEI Holds 2021 Virtual Liaison Meetings with Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance

On December 7-8, 2021, delegations of Canadian Income Tax Committee and Canadian Commodity Tax Committee members virtually participated in TEI’s annual liaison meetings with representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) and Department of Finance.

TEI Holds 2020 Virtual Liaison Meetings with Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance

On December 8–9, 2020, delegations of Canadian Income Tax Committee and Canadian Commodity Tax Committee members virtually participated in TEI’s annual liaison meetings with representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) and Department of Finance.

TEI Members Provide Feedback on CRA Draft of Simplified Form T2200, Declaration of Conditions of Employment for Working at Home During COVID-19

On September 15, 2020, following an intensive effort to survey TEI members working for companies in different industries across Canada, TEI’s Canadian Income Committee submitted a compilation of responsive, actionable comments to the CRA concerning the draft form.

TEI Members Submit Follow-up Questions to Canada Revenue Agency on Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program

On June 19, 2020, members of TEI’s Canadian Income Tax Committee submitted a number of follow-up questions to the Canada Revenue Agency’s Legislative Policy and Regulatory Affairs Branch concerning various aspects of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program.

TEI Engages with Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance Regarding Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

On April 17, 2020, members of TEI’s Canadian Income Tax and Canadian Commodity Tax Committees participated in a joint conference call with representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) and Department of Finance (“Finance”) to discuss a range of questions concerning the newly enacted Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”).

TEI Holds 2019 Liaison Meetings with Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance

On December 10–11, 2019, a delegation of Canadian Income Tax Committee members assembled in Ottawa, Ontario, for TEI’s annual liaison meetings with representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance.

TEI Holds 2018 Liaison Meetings with Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance

On December 4–5, 2018, a delegation of Canadian Income Tax Committee members assembled in Ottawa, Ontario, for TEI’s annual liaison meetings with representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance