What is the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)?
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is a Canadian federal agency responsible for administering tax laws for the Government of Canada. The CRA is responsible for collecting taxes, administering social benefits, and enforcing relevant legislation.
Why is the CRA rapidly rising on Google Trends CA-AB?
The CRA is rapidly rising on Google Trends CA-AB for several reasons:
- Tax season: April 30th is the deadline for Canadians to file their income taxes. This has led to a surge in searches for information on the CRA, tax forms, and tax-related issues.
- COVID-19 benefits: The CRA has been responsible for administering several COVID-19 benefits programs, including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). As these programs have ended or been modified, Canadians have been searching for information about their eligibility and how to receive payments.
- T4 deadline: The deadline for employers to issue T4 slips to employees is February 28th. This has led to an increase in searches for information on T4 slips, how to file them, and what to do if they are missing.
- GST/HST rebates: The CRA is responsible for administering GST/HST rebates. As the deadline for filing GST/HST returns approaches, Canadians have been searching for information on how to claim their rebates.
- RRSP and TFSA contributions: The deadline for making RRSP and TFSA contributions for the previous tax year is March 1st. This has led to an increase in searches for information on RRSPs, TFSAs, and how to make contributions.
What can Canadians do to prepare for tax season?
Canadians can prepare for tax season by:
- Gathering their tax information, including T4 slips, RRSP contribution receipts, and charitable donation receipts.
- Using the CRA’s online tax filing service, NETFILE.
- Contacting the CRA if they have any questions or need assistance.
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