Canada Revenue Agency announces new program to help charities meet obligations

By Jacqueline Demczur and Terrance Carter ( December 22, 2017, 9:07 AM EST) -- The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced the launch of a new initiative, the Charities Education Program. It says the program, which was announced on Nov. 6, 2017, is intended to provide early support and guidance to registered charities “that will help them comply with their obligations, and to answer any questions they may have regarding their activities, the maintenance of their books and records, and the filing of their annual information return.”...