Tax Dispute Resolution

In a typical audit, the CRA sends a questionnaire to the taxpayer seeking further information and clarification. Generally, the taxpayer will then – unless already working with a tax lawyer – complete and return that questionnaire to the CRA, and provide supporting documents for their case.

A CRA reassessment is not the final word. As a taxpayer, you have the right to object to a reassessment by filing a Notice of Objection with the CRA’s Appeals division. This is an opportunity to resolve your tax dispute in a timely, cost-effective manner and set your case up for success at the Tax Court of Canada. How you structure your objection is crucial.

The Tax Court is where taxpayers usually have some of the largest reductions in tax payable, yet the structure of your case at the outset can determine your success at Tax Court. Ultimately, the goal is to resolve your matter without needing to go to trial.

The CRA has a voluntary disclosure program, which allows you to fix mistakes before CRA conducts any audits or reassessments.