CRA Should Warn Benefits Applicants About Risk of Clawbacks: Taxpayers’ Watchdog

CRA Should Warn Benefits Applicants About Risk of Clawbacks: Taxpayers’ Watchdog
Canadian Taxpayers Ombudsperson, Francois Boileau, speaks during a news conference after releasing his 2021-2022 Annual Report, in Ottawa, on Dec. 13, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson François Boileau says the Canada Revenue Agency should warn Canadians applying for benefits about the risk of potential clawbacks to other income supports.

In his latest annual report, Boileau recommended that the CRA make it clear to applicants that benefits that increase their income could affect other benefits they receive, including provincial benefits.