40% of Canadian Crypto Users Flagged for Tax Evasion Risk, Canadian Tax Authority Reveals

Group 1 - The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) reported that 40% of taxpayers using cryptoasset platforms are evading taxes or are at high risk of non-compliance, with significant tax recoveries amounting to $100 million over the past three years from audits [1] - The CRA has 35 auditors in its cryptoasset program, currently working on over 230 files to address tax compliance issues [1] - The CRA faces legal limitations in identifying taxpayers in the crypto space, which complicates compliance assessments [2] Group 2 - The government is particularly concerned about taxpayers using Dapper Labs to evade taxes, but the lack of clear regulations has limited accountability [3] - Dapper Labs did not fully comply with the CRA's investigation, with negotiations reducing the number of users under scrutiny from 18,000 to 2,500 [4] - New legislation is expected to be introduced by Spring 2026 to address these compliance challenges [5] Group 3 - The Minister of Finance emphasized the need for a rapid response to evolving fraud and financial crime, highlighting the government's commitment to financial security [6] - Canada's financial intelligence unit, FINTRAC, has been actively enforcing anti-money laundering laws, recently fining a crypto exchange over $19.5 million for failing to register as a foreign money services business [6]