CRA Extends Tax Deadline For Those Affected By Flooding

by Mike Godfrey, for LawAndTax-News.com, Washington

20 April 2009

Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Canada's Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State has confirmed that taxpayers affected by flooding in Manitoba will have until June 1, 2009, to file their 2008 personal income tax returns.

"The government of Canada understands that taxpayers in Manitoba have encountered great difficulties during this flooding," Mr Blackburn announced, adding:

"We know that people are primarily concerned with protecting their homes and communities from damage and as a result may not be able to file their personal income tax returns on time. This filing extension is one of the ways the government is helping those affected by this flood."

The Minister also confirmed that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is making every effort to ensure that no additional hardship is created for taxpayers directly or indirectly affected by flooding.

Any affected taxpayers who are unable to file their personal income tax returns by the extended deadline of June 1, 2009, should contact the CRA to apply for taxpayer relief.

Businesses have also been reminded that taxpayer relief provisions are available for those who are unable to meet their tax obligations due to the flooding. Requests for taxpayer relief are considered by the CRA on a case-by-case basis.

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