Taxology – The Official Canada Revenue Agency Podcast

On this episode, it’s about everyone’s favourite time of the year, tax season! Ok, that’s probably not true, but it is still an important time to determine if you are eligible for a refund, or any benefit or credit amounts to help you throughout the year. File your taxes on time and make sure they are accurate to receive the correct payment amounts, and avoid any delays. Our subject matter experts are here to help you prepare your 2025 income tax return. What you need to know: new changes this tax season ways to file or make changes to a return, and how to track the status of your return online.

Canadians expect and deserve reliable and timely service from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We understand that not knowing where to find the information you need can be frustrating. That’s why we’re dedicated to enhancing our services and simplifying the process for you. On this episode, our expert guest helps you handle your common tax and benefit tasks online. We’ll cover digital services and tools to get help faster, and new improvements that make it easier to manage your whole tax situation. Listen to this episode to learn the fastest way to change your address with the CRA, check the status of a file, chat online with a CRA agent, and much more!

If you are a newcomer or an international student (welcome!), this episode is for you. On top of learning the Canadian way of life, like managing the snow, ice skating, and how to pronounce poutine, you need to understand Canada’s tax system. Start here to find out about taxes in Canada and what benefit and credit payments you may be eligible for. Doing your taxes could help you. You may be able to claim education costs or get a tax refund, which is money in your pocket. Tax-free savings plans may also help you save for your future in Canada. Whether you’re a student starting your first year of post-secondary studies or a newcomer supporting your family this episode of Taxology will boost your tax literacy and give you the confidence to make informed tax decisions.

The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable credit that helps persons with disabilities who have a severe and prolonged physical or mental impairment affecting their daily lives. The credit can also help the family members who support the person with a disability to reduce the amount they may have to pay at tax time. In this episode, we chat with a CRA expert on the DTC, to help you understand the credit and the application process, and to clear up any misconceptions.

Did you know the Government of Canada has a department that helps police gather intelligence to protect Canadians from fraud and scams? Last year, Canadians lost $569M to fraud – and that’s just what was reported! In this episode, we get tips from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) to protect yourself from scammers. An expert from the CAFC joins us in this collaboration episode, to discuss the various fraud and scams she sees across the Government of Canada. We learn about the warning signs to look out for in fraudulent messages, the most common types of scams, and what to do if you or a family member may have been a victim to a scam.

Are you saving for that next car or trip? Maybe even thinking about retiring early? In this episode, our CRA experts explain the basics of a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). We'll dive into the differences between the two and answer the most frequently asked questions. Originally recorded in 2023.

Introducing Taxology, the new podcast from the Canada Revenue Agency! On this podcast, we'll cover Canadian taxes, help you understand them and learn about the benefits and credits you may be eligible for! Whether you're doing taxes for the first time, want to improve your tax knowledge, or are just curious about what the heck the CRA is doing - Taxology is here for your listening pleasure!