A CRA letter doesn't have to become a crisis. We represent you directly, respond on your behalf, and resolve disputes with the documentation and strategy they require.
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We gather and analyze CRA audit correspondence to identify core issues and next steps, prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for audit defense and clarification, communicate directly with CRA agents to provide documentation and resolve inquiries, and review prior filings to correct inconsistencies and strengthen your audit response strategy.
We file formal Notices of Objection with complete supporting evidence and rationale, prepare appeal submissions and coordinate with CRA appeals officers for resolution, review reassessment details to verify accuracy and identify potential adjustments, and negotiate settlements and repayment terms to minimize penalties and financial exposure.
We prepare taxpayer relief requests for interest and penalty cancellations under CRA policy, review historical filings to detect potential exposure and prevent future disputes, advise on compliance improvements to reduce audit and reassessment risk proactively, and maintain comprehensive documentation to support transparency and CRA readiness.
We start by reviewing everything CRA has sent, whether it's a review letter, audit notice, or reassessment, and assess the scope, timeline, and what's actually at issue. Most taxpayers respond too quickly or without the right documentation. We slow down and assess first.
We gather the supporting documentation, prepare reconciliations and schedules, and draft a complete, well-supported response to CRA. Every position we take is grounded in the Income Tax Act and CRA's own published guidance, so your file is defensible from every angle.
We handle all communication with CRA on your behalf, including submissions, calls, follow-ups, and requests for additional time. You don't speak to CRA directly unless you choose to. We manage the process to protect your position and avoid unintended concessions.
Once the dispute is resolved, we review your filings and systems to identify what triggered the issue and how to prevent it from recurring. Compliance improvements, documentation practices, and proactive filing strategies all reduce the likelihood of future CRA contact.
Whether it's an audit notice, a reassessment, or a collections call, we'll review what you've received, tell you what it means, and take it from there on your behalf.
Book a Free ConsultationDon't respond without professional advice. CRA letters range from routine reviews to formal audits, and responding incorrectly can escalate the matter. Contact us first, and we'll read the letter, tell you exactly what CRA is asking, and determine the right response strategy before anything is submitted.
A CRA audit is a review of your tax return to verify that income, deductions, and credits are accurate. Audits can be conducted by mail, in-person, or at your business. CRA will request supporting documents and reconciliations. We handle the entire process, gathering records, preparing responses, and communicating with the auditor directly.
A Notice of Objection is a formal written dispute of a CRA reassessment or assessment. It must be filed within 90 days of the reassessment notice. Missing this deadline can be costly, though late-filing relief is sometimes available. We prepare and file objections with complete supporting evidence to give you the strongest possible position.
Yes, under CRA's Taxpayer Relief provisions, interest and penalties may be cancelled or waived for reasons including illness, natural disaster, financial hardship, or CRA processing errors. Applications must be well-documented and clearly argued. We prepare and submit relief requests on your behalf and follow up with CRA through the review process.
CRA selects returns using risk assessment models that flag inconsistencies, large deductions relative to income, unusual claim patterns, or missing slips. Prior audit history, third-party information, and random selection also play a role. We help clients maintain clean, well-documented filings that minimize audit exposure from the start.
For most individuals and corporations, CRA has three years from the date of the original assessment to reassess. This extends to six years if CRA alleges careless or negligent misrepresentation, and indefinitely in cases of fraud. Returns that are well-documented and accurately filed are far less likely to be successfully challenged within any of these windows.
If CRA upholds the reassessment after the objection, you may appeal to the Tax Court of Canada. This is a more formal legal process, though many cases settle before a hearing. We work with tax litigation counsel when cases reach that stage and help you assess whether an appeal is likely to succeed before committing to it.
Yes. Voluntary disclosure and catching up on unfiled returns is one of the most effective ways to reduce penalties and interest before CRA initiates contact on its own. We help clients get current with their filings in a controlled, strategic way that minimizes exposure and, where possible, makes use of CRA's Voluntary Disclosures Program.
