Category
09CRA or Revenu Québec sent you a letter? You don't have to answer alone.
Tax Representation
CRA, Revenu Québec, objections, audits, voluntary disclosure. We speak their language.
A tax audit isn't a conversation. it's a lopsided dialogue between two people: a trained auditor and a taxpayer alone. When you answer yourself, every sentence can become a thread the auditor pulls on. An experienced CPA in representation knows what to say, what not to say, and most importantly what to answer when the question goes beyond the original notice.
- 01
All correspondence runs through me. you don't speak to the auditor directly anymore
- 02
A written strategy before the first response, not improvised
- 03
A realistic call on what's defensible and what isn't
- 04
A reasonable payment plan if the debt is confirmed
Frequently asked
How long do I have to respond to an assessment notice?
To file a Notice of Objection: 90 days from the date on the notice (CRA), 90 days from the date sent (Revenu Québec). Beyond that, you can request a one-year extension but it's discretionary. Never let the window close. it's almost always recoverable early, almost never at the end.
What exactly is a voluntary disclosure?
It's a procedure to regularize unreported income or forgotten taxes without penalties, with reduced interest. Three conditions: it must be voluntary (before they contact you), complete, and involve a sufficient amount. Often less risky and cheaper than continuing to avoid the issue.
Can I negotiate a tax debt?
The principal, almost never. But interest, penalties, and the payment schedule, yes. especially if you can show structured capacity to pay. We've secured 36-month payment plans for clients who thought they were against the wall.
Ready to talk strategy?
An initial conversation, no fee, no commitment. We look at your situation and identify the concrete levers.