Principal Issues: Whether changes to the T1204 form reporting instructions are necessary for situations in which an individual performs volunteer services for a federal department or agency.
Position: Changes might be considered. Referred to Marty Lybbert and Victor Dmitriew - High Risk Compliance Strategy Division/Underground Economy Section for their consideration.
Reasons: HRCSD is primarily responsible for this form.
July 16, 2009
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Dear XXXXXXXXXX :
Thank you for your correspondence received on April 24, 2009, expressing your concern about the potential for confusion from the issuance of Form T1204, Government Service Contract Payments, for honoraria and expenses.
I understand that you spoke with Mr. Phil Jolie, Director of the Business and Partnership Division at the Income Tax Rulings Directorate, on May 28, 2009. He informed you that the Canada Revenue Agency is willing to consider whether any changes to the form's reporting instructions are necessary for situations similar to yours in which an individual performs volunteer services for a federal department or agency.
I appreciate your bringing your concerns to my attention.
Sincerely,
Jean-Pierre Blackburn, P.C., M.P.
Michael Cooke
(613) 446-0484
2009-032068