On March 4, 2021, the CRA website was updated to announce the following.
Waivers and Compliance Certificates
Due to the pandemic, CRA had created a temporary procedure allowing taxpayers to send requests for an international waiver or a certificate of compliance under section 116 by email. The ability to send requests by My Account, My Business Account, or Represent a Client is now available.
The process for sending documents by email will be terminated effective March 31, 2021
International Guidance
CRA notes:
The CRA is currently preparing a supplement to its Guidance on international income tax issues raised by the COVID-19 crisis. This supplement will include further guidance on individual income tax residency, permanent establishment, and cross-border employment income. If it is otherwise practical to do so, affected individuals may wish to delay filing their United States or Canadian income tax return until this supplemental guidance is provided, as there may be significant differences from previous year returns. These individuals may also wish to consider consulting a tax advisor to assist in this determination..