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

The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) revealed that 40% of taxpayers who use cryptoasset platforms are evading crypto taxes or are at high risk of non-compliance, the Canadian Press reported December 7. The news outlet said it received an emailed statement from CRA saying it has 35 auditors in its cryptoasset program, working on over 230 files, which have resulted in "significant taxes earned by audit," including $100 million in the past three years. The CRA acknowledged legal limitations in Canada, stating ...