Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

I trust that you are staying healthy, staying positive and staying safe.
The past few weeks has been a truly unprecedented situation that is affecting all of us: schools are cancelled, non-essential businesses are closed, everybody is practicing social distancing and working from home.
Well, most of us.
If you are one of the essential workers who are working, thank YOU for everything you are doing.

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

I’ve been asked a lots about the Canada Emergency Response Benefit that our government is rolling out. So here is some quick points on that

  • You will be able to apply for CERB on Monday April 6th 2020. The benefit is retroactive to March 15th 2020.
  • Information on CERB: click here.
  • Apply for CERB: click here.
  • You will need a “CRA My Account” to apply online.

CRA My Account

To register for “CRA My Account”, if you don’t already have one, you’ll need the following:

  • Your Social Insurance Number.
  • Your postal code.
  • Your last tax return.

If you need register for your “CRA My Account”, I can definitely help you with that.
 

New Tax Filling & Payment Deadlines

Here are the new due dates:

  • Tax return deadline: June 1st 2020 for individuals.
  • Tax payment deadline: September 1st 2020.
  • For my complete list of 2020 Important Dates: click here.

Keep in mind that you should aim to file your taxes before those due date to avoid interruptions of your benefit payments.

I would like to remind you that we do offer tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping services. Please contact me directly to schedule your virtual appointment and get yours done.

“Dream it. Plan it. Live it.” I’m looking forward to seeing you at our next get together and to serving you for many years to come.

In the meantime, stay healthy, stay positive, stay safe.

Remember to always “Dream It. Plan It. Live It.“
I am here to help you on your journey. Reach out if I can be of any assistance.