Summerside, Prince Edward Island, January 23, 2013... The
Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue today took part in
economic consultations with members of the local business community.
These consultations were aimed at engaging Canadians in discussions
about their priorities and ideas for achieving the best use of
taxpayers’ dollars in the lead-up to the 2013 budget.
"Inviting the business community to discuss the issues they
face every day is an important part of the pre-budget process," said
Minister Shea. "These consultations will help our Government develop a
comprehensive and forward-looking agenda that will deliver high-quality
jobs and economic growth."
These consultations add to the Canada Revenue Agency’s
(CRA) ongoing dialogue with businesses across the country. In October
2012, Minister Shea announced new measures to cut red tape at CRA as
part of the Harper Government’s Red Tape Reduction Action Plan. Based on
feedback from businesses coast to coast, progress to date includes the
creation of a dedicated team that is
responsible for coordinating and addressing small business issues such
as making filing easier and eliminating barriers to voluntary compliance
with the tax system.
Other measures the CRA has taken to reduce red tape include the creation of a "one-stop" Web page where businesses can now easily find information and service options relevant to their tax situation: www.cra.gc.ca/businessonline. Businesses, or their representatives, can also now ask the CRA a tax question related to their account using the My Business Account online enquiries service. Businesses then receive answers they can rely on in the secure online portal.
In order to ensure that all Canadians can participate in
the pre-budget consultation process, the federal government has launched
online consultations through the Department of Finance Canada Web site.
Those interested in participating can find more information at www.fin.gc.ca.
Canada Revenue Agency
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