Businesses – Tax information newsletter, Edition 2026-04 – July 28, 2026
Find what you need faster with our updated Resources for small and medium businesses web page
Looking for business tax information? We’ve made it easier. Our newly updated Resources for small and medium businesses web page has been reorganized so you can quickly find the information, online services, and tools you need in one convenient place.
Whether you’re starting a business, managing day-to-day operations, or planning for growth, you’ll find resources to help you understand your tax obligations, access CRA digital services, and stay up to date.
Visit the updated Resources for small and medium businesses web page today.
Introducing the new SR&ED pre-claim approval process
What if you could know, before you invest time, effort, and money, whether your research and development project will qualify for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives? That is exactly what the SR&ED program’s new pre-claim approval process is designed to do!
This optional process helps eligible businesses find out if their projects qualify for SR&ED tax incentives, before they begin work or incur any costs. Through a simple application submitted in My Business Account, your business can receive a pre-claim approval determination from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) within eight weeks, allowing you to plan your SR&ED work with greater certainty and confidence.
If you would like to learn more, we invite you to register for an upcoming pre-claim approval webinar or visit the pre-claim approval web page.
Business Registration Online is now only available through your CRA account
As of July 14, 2026, you must sign in to your CRA account to access Business Registration Online (BRO). Once signed in, you can register for a business number (BN) or CRA program accounts, such as GST/HST.
This change enhances security, better protects your information, and makes the service more reliable and easier to use.
For more information on registering for a BN and CRA program accounts, refer to: Business Registration Online (BRO)
Get faster access to your business account online
Accessing My Business Account is easier than ever. To securely and quickly manage your business information and use CRA online services, link your Social Insurance Number (SIN) to your Business Number (BN) and add your BN to your CRA account, all without needing to contact the CRA.
You can link your SIN to your BN online using information from an assessed GST/HST return or T2 Corporation Income Tax Return. If your BN was registered within the last 28 days, you can also link your SIN online without having filed a return.
For more information, refer to How to access My Business Account
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