We're encouraging organizations to follow guidance from public health authorities at the local, provincial, and national levels.

As well as announced by the Prime Minister on March 18, 2020, tax filing season will be extended from April 30 to June 1, 2020. The deadline to pay any amounts owed has been extended to September 1st, 2020.

Here is some information, along with links, that may assist your organization and the clients you serve:

• Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB): Starting April 6th, you can apply for the CERB in My Account or by calling the automated telephone service at 1-800-959-2019 or 1-800-959-2041. Attached to this email is an information sheet on the CERB.
 https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html
• GST/HST credit: Due to Covid-19, there is an increase in the GST/HST credit amount. You will get the extra payment amount automatically if you normally receive the GST/HST credit and have file a 2018 tax return. Payments will be issued on April 9th, 2020.
 https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/covid-19-gsthstc-increase.html
• Canada Child Benefit (CCB): Due to Covid-19, there is an increase in the CCB amount. This benefit will be delivered as part of the scheduled CCB payment in May. Those who already receive the CCB do not need to re-apply.
 https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview.html
Please see the following link for additional information related to taxes and benefits due to Covid-19; https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update.html

We'll provide updates on when we're able to resume normal outreach activities and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

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