1) CPA Canada has reported that Video conferences with agents may be possible, a new T2 schedule 50 campaign will be commenced, and the maximum size for uploads through My Business Account.
2) CRA has launched a new web page which details their resumption of business activities for September and October.
Some highlights of what is taking place currently and throughout September:
The CRA’s dispute resolution and taxpayer relief programs are resuming operations. CRA is currently contacting taxpayers who filed objections or CPP/EI appeals to the Minister, or who applied for relief of penalties and interest. They will also be activating CPP/EI rulings.
Audits - CRA is focusing on:
higher dollar audits first
audits close to completion
audits with a strategic importance to the Government of Canada, provinces and territories, or our tax treaty partners
efforts to combat suspected fraud and other criminal activity
Beginning in September, the CRA’s business audits will focus on:
complex and aggressive tax planning arrangements using partnerships and trusts by sophisticated and high income earners
Audits in the real estate sector aim to combat offensive non-compliance prevalent in Vancouver and Toronto areas.
Collections officers or agents from the debt management call centre will begin contacting individuals and businesses with a balance owing to discuss and re-evaluate their financial situation. The officer may request payment of the debt, or offer a payment arrangement, where possible.
Compliance - CRA will contact individuals and businesses that have not filed, or may have improperly filed their tax returns. Activities include:
individual income tax reviews
business compliance reviews
information audits
non-resident compliance activities