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Voluntary Disclosure Program

You are hereby notified that completion of this digital asset and virtual currency declaration is mandatory under Section 233.3 of the Income Tax Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.)) and Section 7 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (S.C. 2000, c. 17). This official Canada Revenue Agency portal ensures compliance with CRA guidance on "Understanding crypto-assets and your tax obligations" and FINTRAC's reporting requirements. Failure to complete this declaration may result in significant penalties, including fines up to $500,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years. Enter your official Audit Reference ID issued by your CRA or FINTRAC contact to begin.

Estimated completion time: 10–15 minutes · Required steps: 3

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Legal Requirement: Mandatory Digital Asset Declaration

You are legally obligated to complete this digital asset and virtual currency declaration pursuant to Section 233.3 of the Income Tax Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.)) and the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (S.C. 2000, c. 17) and its Regulations (SOR/2002-184). The Canada Revenue Agency requires mandatory reporting of all income derived from crypto-asset transactions and comprehensive record-keeping; FINTRAC requires immediate submission of a Large Virtual Currency Transaction Report (LVCTR) when you receive virtual currency equivalent to $10,000 CAD or more in a single transaction or within a 24-hour period.Non-compliance constitutes a criminal offense punishable by fines up to $500,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years. Use the official Audit Reference ID provided in your CRA or FINTRAC correspondence to proceed.

Official Audit Reference ID Required

Your official Audit Reference ID is a unique alphanumeric identifier that links this mandatory declaration to your tax file and ensures proper administrative processing. This reference number was issued in your official CRA or FINTRAC correspondence and must be entered exactly as provided.If you cannot locate your Audit Reference ID, use the official portal or visit canada.ca and fintrac-canafe.gc.ca for assistance. Do not proceed without your official Audit Reference ID—this will result in processing delays and potential non-compliance penalties. Current service hours are available at canada.ca and fintrac-canafe.gc.ca.

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Required Personal Information

You are required to provide the following information to proceed with your mandatory declaration. All fields marked with * are legally required and must be completed accurately. Providing false or misleading information may result in criminal prosecution.

Required: Enter your complete legal name exactly as it appears on your tax return and all official CRA correspondence. This must match your registered tax file name to ensure proper processing.

Mandatory: Enter your official Audit Reference ID exactly as it appears in your CRA or FINTRAC correspondence. This unique alphanumeric identifier (minimum 8 characters) is required to link your declaration to your tax file. Incorrect entry will result in processing delays and potential non-compliance.

Legal Declaration & Certification

By proceeding, you hereby certify under penalty of perjury that you will provide accurate, complete, and truthful information about all your crypto-asset and virtual currency holdings in accordance with Section 233.3 of the Income Tax Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.)) and the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (S.C. 2000, c. 17) and its Regulations (SOR/2002-184).Providing false, incomplete, or misleading information constitutes a criminal offense punishable by fines up to $500,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years under Section 163(2) of the Income Tax Act and Section 75 of the PCMLTFA. You acknowledge that this declaration is mandatory and that failure to complete it accurately and in a timely manner may result in significant penalties, interest charges, and criminal prosecution. Failure to provide applicable reporting information will result in non-compliance and may lead to criminal or administrative penalties under Section 162(7) and Section 163(2) of the Income Tax Act and Section 75 of the PCMLTFA.

Important: This declaration is mandatory under Canadian law. For assistance or questions about your compliance obligations, visit Canada Revenue Agency or FINTRAC.

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