New CRA forms for charities

As of May 2009, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) replaced the Registered Charity Information Return with a new form, the T3010B. The new form contains far more detailed content, and because of the nature of the questions it is essential that the form is filled out properly. This podcast also discusses the new application for registered charity status which will be in effect as of September 2009.

New CRA forms for charities

Completing your charity information return

Although charities are exempt from paying taxes, the Canada Revenue Agency still requires them to fill out paperwork, namely the Registered Charity Information Return, better known as the T3010. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains the purpose of the T3010, when it has to be filed, who gets to see it, and what you need to know about including sensitive information on the form.

Completing your charity information return (MP3)