Tax resources for CPAs

Acting in the public interest, our tax group influences the development of an equitable, effective and efficient tax system in Canada. We are dedicated to delivering timely guidance and insights on existing and future tax matters, and have created this resource center to provide you quick access to all things tax-related, such as:

  • webinars
  • education
  • other resources

Tax webinars

2022 Federal Budget Webinar (April 8, 2022)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled Canada’s federal budget on April 7, 2022. CPA Canada hosted a webinar in English and French to provide an overview of the most important tax measures contained in this year’s budget and to address some key questions raised by members. In addition, you can download the Tax Highlights.

Running a High-Quality Tax Practice: The ONE Conference 2021 (November 29, 2021)
Tax legislation and administration is increasingly complex, bringing more risk for those who provide tax services to their clients. Find out what the most common, current sources of insurance claims filed against tax practitioners are and learn simple but effective strategies and best practices to mitigate these risks.

Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP) webinar (July 27, 2021)
CPA Canada co-hosted this webinar with the CRA focusing on the CRHP. During the webinar, the CRA provides an overview of the program and demonstrates their online CHRP tools and application portal. In addition, the CRA responded to some of the top questions that CPA Canada received on the CRHP.

CERS webinar hosted by CPA Canada and the CRA (December 14, 2020)
Learn more about the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) in this new recorded webinar co-hosted by CPA Canada and the CRA. The CRA provides an overview of the program and demonstrates their online CERS tools and application portal. In addition, the CRA responds to some of the top questions that CPA Canada received from members on the CERS.

CRA Q&As on CEWS and more: Responses to the October webinar (November 4, 2020)
The CRA responds to questions resulting from the October 26 webinar co-hosted by CPA Canada. Responses focus on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), tax treatment of the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) and other taxable benefit issues.

CRA webinar on CEWS and more (October 26, 2020)
CPA Canada co-hosted a webinar with the CRA focusing on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) other taxable benefit issues as well as outstanding non-CEWS technical issues.

Update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) (April 16, 2020)
This webinar recording provides additional updates on the CEWS now that the federal government has passed Bill C-14: A second Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19. This information is presented by CPA Canada’s vice-president, Taxation, Bruce Ball and senior principal, Taxation, Vivian Leung. In advance of watching this webinar you may want to review our recent tax blog posts and the updated summary document on issues raised about the CEWS.

CRA payroll audits: Are you ready?
If you offer your clients payroll services, you won't want to miss the Canada Revenue Agency’s webinar on its payroll examination process. Now available on the CRA Business Video Gallery website

Tax education

Online tax learning
Find online courses, webinars, podcasts and virtual classrooms related to tax in our new learning library.

Tax resource library
Explore a fresh roundup of high quality resources offered in partnership with EY. These reference materials are produced by accounting experts and updated regularly to support your work as a CPA.

In-depth tax program
The In-Depth Tax Program is an unparalleled learning and development experience for professionals who are serious about a career in taxation. It delivers unrivalled results for students and their organizations.

Other resources

Policy and advocacy

Good public policy seeks to enhance our society and economy. We are proud to contribute to the dialogue with government, parliamentarians and other stakeholders on a range of issues that matter to all Canadians.