CRA Audit Representation
Professional representation when CRA comes knocking.
Receiving a CRA audit letter is stressful — but how you respond determines the outcome. Our team has extensive experience handling CRA desk audits, correspondence reviews, GST/HST audits, and field audits. We represent you professionally, protect your rights, and work to close audits efficiently and favourably.
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Who Is This For?
Why Choose Synergy
Experienced Representation
We know how CRA audits work, what they are looking for, and how to frame your response. You should never respond to CRA correspondence without professional guidance — what you say and how you say it matters enormously.
Protect Your Rights
You have rights during a CRA audit — including the right to representation, the right to written requests, and the right to object to any assessment. We make sure CRA stays within its authority and that your rights are asserted throughout the process.
Minimize Penalties and Interest
Strategic, well-documented responses reduce the risk of reassessment. Where penalties have already been assessed, we apply for Taxpayer Relief where eligible, and we challenge arbitrary assessments with documented arguments.
Resolution-Focused
Our goal is to close audits efficiently and at the lowest possible cost. That means providing complete, organized responses — and knowing when to push back versus when to accept a proposed adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of CRA audits exist?
The most common is a Desk Audit (correspondence review) — CRA sends a letter asking for documentation on a specific claim. A Field Audit involves a CRA auditor visiting your premises or your representative's office to review your books. A Net Worth Audit compares your lifestyle and assets to your reported income. An HST Audit focuses specifically on your GST/HST returns and Input Tax Credits. Each type requires a different strategic approach.
What should I do when I receive a CRA audit letter?
Do not ignore it, and do not respond without speaking to a tax professional first. Note the deadline CRA has given for your response — typically 30 days — and contact us immediately. We will review the letter, explain what CRA is asking for, and develop the right response strategy. Providing too much information, or information that opens new questions, can expand the scope of the audit.
Can I use the Voluntary Disclosures Program if I missed filing?
Yes, but only if CRA has not already contacted you about the issue. The Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) allows you to come forward voluntarily with unfiled returns, unreported income, or unpaid HST in exchange for penalty relief and partial interest relief. Once CRA has contacted you about a specific issue, the VDP window for that issue closes. Acting early is critical.
What is a Notice of Objection and when should I file one?
If CRA reassesses your return and you disagree with the assessment, you have 90 days from the date on the Notice of Reassessment to file a formal Notice of Objection. The objection goes to CRA's Appeals Division for independent review. If denied, you can appeal to the Tax Court of Canada. Missing the 90-day deadline can be very difficult to recover from, so act quickly if you receive a reassessment you disagree with.
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