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Charities and Giving

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) registers qualifying organizations as charities, gives technical advice on operating a charity, and handles audit and compliance activities.

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Checklists for charities Easy-to-follow checklists to help with the responsibilities of operating a registered charity.	Giving to charity: Information for donors Tax savings, official donation receipts, finding charities, and the regulation of charities.
Applying for registration How to apply, the review process, charitable purposes and activities, governing documents, questions and answers	Donor alert Donation schemes, illegal tax filing, and protecting yourself against fraud.
Operating a registered charity Information for directors/trustees about filing the return, activities, receipts, spending requirement, books and records, making changes, and Qs & As.	Outreach and communications Small and rural charities initiative, information sessions, webinars, newsletters, electronic mailing lists, and What's new.
Revoking registered status Forms, guides, and policies. Requirements for re-registration after revocation.	Contribution Program Details on the funding program for registered charities and non-profit organizations to develop and deliver training.
Policies and technical information Summary policies, policy statements, policy commentaries, policies for consultation, information letters, case law, and statute law.	About the Charities Directorate Who we are, our service standards, and the Accord between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector.
Contact information and resolving problems Contact us. Resolve questions, complaints, and other problems.

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