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Tax forms are shown in Toronto in 2018. Half of Canadians filing taxes have someone else do their taxes for them. Of those, one in five reports getting help from a friend or family member acting as an informal tax helper. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

January 29, 2026

Filing taxes for someone else? Here’s how to do it safely

Celine Latulipe, University of Manitoba

Many Canadians rely on family or friends to file their taxes, but sharing CRA login credentials can be risky. Using a CRA RepID lets helpers access accounts while preventing fraud.

Older adults often share their banking passwords with trusted caregivers because banks have not provided a better way to allow caregivers to help. (Shutterstock)

December 18, 2024

Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse

Celine Latulipe, University of Manitoba and Zach Havens, University of Manitoba

Caregivers shouldn’t have to impersonate the older adults they care for just to help pay some bills.

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