Tips for Taxpayers

Tax matters can be complex and confusing to people who are not experts in the field. Many Canadians rely on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to provide them with the information they need to fulfill their obligations or claim their entitlements. However, dealing with a tax authority can sometimes be intimidating.

To help, the Taxpayers' Ombudsman has put together some useful tips for taxpayers.

• When dealing with the CRA...
• When submitting a complaint to the Taxpayers' Ombudsman...

Tax schemes can be another source of confusion for taxpayers and can complicate matters for those who become involved with one. It is important for taxpayers to be aware of these schemes and how they can protect themselves against them.

The following are tips for taxpayers to help protect themselves against potential tax schemes:

• Charitable tax schemes

For more tips and alerts regarding tax schemes, visit the CRA's Web site.

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