- The Canada Revenue Agency updated its Voluntary Disclosure Program for GST/HST on October 1, 2025.
- Changes include increased eligibility with applications categorized as “unprompted” or “prompted.”
- Unprompted disclosures receive 75% interest relief and full penalty relief, while prompted disclosures get 25% interest relief and full penalty relief.
- Wash transactions can receive full relief if conditions are met.
- A four-year rule for documentation applies, but CRA may request additional documents.
Source: taxandtradelaw.com
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