What to Expect During a CRA Audit
An audit notice rarely arrives with warning, and the first few days shape how the rest of the file goes.
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Interest Relief During Extended Reviews
Interest continues to accrue during most CRA reviews, even lengthy ones, unless relief is specifically granted.
The Difference Between an Audit and a Review
CRA reviews and audits use different processes and different rights, and the labels get used loosely.
How Wage Garnishment Actually Works
CRA can garnish wages without a court order, which surprises most people the first time it happens.
Objecting to a Penalty Without a Lawyer
Many low-dollar penalty objections are resolved without any professional representation at all.
Understanding a Notice of Reassessment
A reassessment changes a return that was already filed and accepted, sometimes years earlier.
How CRA Selects Files for Audit
Selection criteria are not published, but patterns in publicly discussed cases point to a few common triggers.
Frozen Bank Accounts: What Comes Next
A requirement to pay can freeze funds in an account without any prior court proceeding.
Rebuilding After a CRA Collections Action
Once a collections action resolves, rebuilding normal account access takes a few deliberate steps.
Filing a Notice of Objection Step by Step
An objection is a formal, written disagreement with a CRA assessment, and the format matters.
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