Sept 2018 Charity & NFP Law Update
Release of Charities IT Modernization Project Delayed
In an e-mail sent to stakeholders on September 18, 2018, and through subsequent amendments to the Charities IT Modernization Project (“CHAMP”) website on September 19, 2018, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) announced the delay of its public release of CHAMP. While many aspects are nearing completion, the announcement stated that certain elements of CHAMP need further work before finalization. While CHAMP was originally scheduled to be released in November 2018, it has now been delayed until June 2019. Once in place, CHAMP will provide several new e-services, including the replacement of Form T2050, Application to Register a Charity under the ITA, with an online application, online filing of the T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, and the ability to update charities’ information and correspond with the Charities Directorate online through “My Business Account.”
Mailing Address for T3010 to be Amended
In an announcement on September 14, 2018, the CRA stated that the mailing address for the T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, will be changing as of October 8, 2018. The address change applies only to the T3010, and not to any other document filings. Charities filing their T3010s on or after October 8, 2018 will need to ensure that their annual returns are mailed to:
Charities Directorate
Canada Revenue Agency
105 – 275 Pope Road
Summerside PE C1N 6E8
All other mail should continue to be mailed to the Charities Directorate’s current address in Ottawa, at:
Charities Directorate
Canada Revenue Agency
Ottawa ON K1A 0L5