CRA Articles

by Bhavika Chadha

Understanding Canada’s General Anti-Avoidance Rule

Effective tax planning is important for both individuals and businesses. Good planning helps you meet your legal obligations while arranging your affa...

by Bhavika Chadha

Tax Controversy: How Tax Disputes with the CRA Are Resolved

Tax controversy refers to disputes between taxpayers and the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) over the interpretation or application of the governing...

by Elias Zafiridis

New CRA Powers for Notices of Non- Compliance – Proposed in the 2025 Federal Budget

In the 2025 Federal Budget, the Canadian government proposed plans to introduce a new tool for the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) called a Notice o...

by Elias Zafiridis

Foreign Tax Credits: Common Errors and CRA Adjustments

When Canadians earn income abroad, through employment, investments, or business activities, that income is typically taxed in the country where it’s...

by Elias Zafiridis

Considering Hiring Family to Help Run Your Business? Ensure you Understand CRA Requirements to Stay Compliant

Thinking of hiring your spouse to handle bookkeeping or your teen to help with marketing? While keeping business “in the family” sounds ideal, the...

by Bhavika Chadha

Surviving the CRA’s Net Worth Audit

Navigating a Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) Net Worth Audit is a complex and stressful challenge for Canadian taxpayers, but with careful plann...

by Elias Zafiridis

Is the CRA Failing the Taxpayers? What Taxpayers Need to Know

What Taxpayers Need to Know (and How to Protect Themselves): A Report by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. When Canadians call the Canada R...

by Bhavika Chadha

Navigating the CRA Objection Process: What Every Taxpayer Should Know

If you have received a decision, Notice of Assessment, Reassessment, or Determination from the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”), filing a Notice of O...

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Voluntary Disclosure Program: Fixing Past Mistakes

Voluntary Disclosure Program: Fixing Past Mistakes Before the CRA Finds Them Navigating the complexities of Canada’s tax system is no easy task for ...

by Elias Zafiridis

Reassessment Period CRA: What Every Taxpayer Should Know

When the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issues a Notice of Assessment, many taxpayers assume their tax affairs for that year are settled. However, the CR...