About the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

About the CRA

• Minister
  
  About the Minister of National Revenue.
• Commissioners
  
  About the CRA's Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Commissioner.
• Board of Management
  
  About the CRA Board of Management, its role and members.
• Mission, vision, promise, and values
  
  What the CRA does, our vision for the future, our commitment, and the values that guide our organization.
• Structure and operational framework
  
  How the CRA is structured and operated.
• Acts and Regulations
  
  The Acts and Regulations that the CRA administers.
• Corporate reports and information
  
  Annual reports, statistical reports, audit reports, and other corporate publications and information.
• Changes to Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
  
  On April 1, 2013, BC and PEI will change the way their sales taxes are administered.
• Comprehensive settlement agreements
  
  Canadian governments have entered into comprehensive settlement agreements with tobacco companies.
• Collections Integration
  
  The CRA is responsible and accountable for the collection of debts owed to programs of Human Resources and Social Development Canada.
• Federal government budgets and other federal legislative announcements
  
  Federal budget information by year and other federal legislative announcements.
• Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program
  
  The FCTIP is a rebate program designed to attract tour groups to Canada.
• Joint International Tax Shelter Information Centre
  
  Working together to find international solutions to combat tax abuse.
• Proactive disclosure reports
  
  Contracts over $10,000, grants and contributions awards over $25,000, job reclassifications, and travel and hospitality expenses.
• Project Trident
  
  A CRA-wide enforcement project that targets three types of fraud: tax preparer fraud, charities-related fraud, and identity theft.
• Programs and services
  
  Programs and services dealing with tax offences, disputes, service complaints, voluntary disclosures, and your rights.
• Tax Alert
  
  Beware of tax schemes that sound too good to be true! Learn how to protect yourself.
• Tax savings...working for you!
  
  Find out about the numerous credits, benefits, services, and other information available to you this filing season.
• Understanding Taxes and Benefits
  
  Learn about Canada’s tax system: how it benefits you and what your obligations are.