On April 30, 2021, some practitioners experienced challenges e-filing personal tax returns, including receiving the message “Unable to get response from the Government Agency. Please try again later CRA T1 EFILE service failed at returnCode=500”.
CRA responded (on April 30) stating that “We are experiencing peak volumes, please try the transaction again. If you are using batch processes to submit returns, please revert to individual submissions.”
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On April 30, 2021, Bill C-30, Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1, was introduced in the House of Commons. This Bill included various COVID-19 related changes.
On April 27, 2020, CPA Canada updated their website to provide commentary on recent discussions with CRA. Items of note:
where a repayment of 2020 benefits is made in 2021 prior to filing their 2020 return, a deduction on line 23200 (other deductions) can be made. Alternatively, an adjustment to their 2020 return can be requested; and
no extension to the filing deadline has been announced. Penalties for late filing still apply. Interest relief may be available as announced on February 9, 2021 where COVID benefits are received (see the release for specific details).