Submission Policy

Purpose

CRA Uncovered invites Canadians to share their first-hand experiences with the Canada Revenue Agency. Submitted stories help expose patterns of CRA dysfunction, inform other taxpayers, and contribute to public accountability.

This policy explains what we accept, how we handle submissions, and your rights as a person who submits a story.

What We Accept

• First-hand accounts of CRA audits, reassessments, or collections actions
• Experiences with CRA objections, appeals, or Tax Court proceedings
• Stories about CRA delays, errors, or system failures
• Accounts of CRA collections — garnishments, bank freezes, liens
• Experiences with CRA penalties, interest, or relief applications
• Small business or self-employment CRA issues
• Stories about director liability or corporate tax disputes

What We Do Not Accept

• Stories that are primarily about tax evasion or illegal activity
• Content that is defamatory, harassing, or threatening
• Stories involving third parties who have not consented to disclosure
• Content that violates court orders, publication bans, or legal restrictions
• Promotional content or advertising
• Content unrelated to CRA or Canadian tax issues

Anonymity

You may submit your story anonymously. If you request anonymity, we will take reasonable steps to remove or obscure identifying details — including your name, business name, location, and other identifying information — before publication.

However, please be aware that no anonymization process is 100% guaranteed. If your story contains highly specific details that could identify you regardless of our efforts, consider whether you are comfortable with that risk before submitting.

We will never publish your name or identifying information without your explicit written consent.

Editorial Process

All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team. We reserve the right to:

• Edit submissions for clarity, length, and readability
• Remove identifying information at your request or for your protection
• Decline to publish any submission at our sole discretion
• Contact you for additional information or clarification

We do not independently verify all details of submitted stories. Published stories represent the personal experiences and perspectives of the submitter.

Your Rights

By submitting a story, you grant CRA Uncovered a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, edit, and distribute your story. You retain ownership of your original content.

You may request that your story be removed from publication at any time by contacting us. We will make reasonable efforts to comply, though we cannot guarantee removal from third-party archives or cached versions.

No Professional Relationship

Submitting a story to CRA Uncovered does not create a lawyer-client relationship, accountant-client relationship, or any other professional relationship. We cannot provide legal, tax, or professional advice in connection with your submission or otherwise.