Security Threat Knocks Down Electronic Tax Filing System

You won't be able to e-file your tax returns for the next little while. The Canada Revenue Agency has temporarily shut down public access to its electronic services website over security concerns. The precautionary move is related to the "Heartbleed Bug" - a newly discovered software that can swipe passwords and your personal information. In a message posted online, the agency states it has temporarily closed its services site "to protect the security of taxpayer information." Spokesperson for H & R Block, Cleo Hamel says they can still prepare tax returns but just can't send them into the CRA.



The CRA is hinting extensions could be granted if the problem lingers until the end of the month. The agency will provide daily updates until the situation is resolved.