Two million Canadians could have their benefits interrupted if they don't file their 2019 tax return quickly enough, according to the Canada Revenue Agency.
Many Canadians turned to government assistance when unemployment rates shot up during the COVID-19 pandemic, as physical distancing measures forced many employers to shutter their doors -- including some that will never reopen.
"We would like to remind Canadians to file as soon as possible to ensure their benefits continue in October. Not filing could result in negative impact to other provincial and municipal benefits that require an assessed tax return.
However, with the deadline having come and gone, the CRA is encouraging Canadians to file as soon as possible to ensure their benefits don’t get disrupted."Currently there are approximately 225 virtual community volunteer income tax program . These clinics are open for those who meet the eligibility requirement."CRA HAS RECEIVED NEARLY 10,000 POTENTIAL FRAUD TIPS
While all of these tips of potential fraud have been sent to the CRA, that doesn't mean they’re all confirmed incidents of fraud -- though Bellefeuille said the CRA will investigate every single one.
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