CRA Audits
What to Do After Receiving a CRA Audit Letter
The first steps to take — and the ones to avoid — once an audit letter arrives.
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Insights
Plain-language insights on CRA and business tax
We are building a library on the tax issues business owners actually face with CRA. Here is what we are publishing first.
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HST/GST
Why CRA Denies HST/GST Input Tax Credits
The documentation and eligibility gaps that most often cost businesses their input tax credits.
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HST/GST
How Business Owners Can Prepare for an HST Audit
What CRA typically reviews in an HST audit and how to have your records ready.
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Industry-Specific
Common Tax Risks in Cash-Heavy Businesses
Where cash-intensive operations draw CRA scrutiny and how to reduce exposure.
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CRA Audits
What CRA Looks for in a Business Audit
The patterns and red flags that tend to attract — and shape — a business audit.
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Tax Cleanup & Voluntary Disclosure
How to Clean Up Corporate Tax Problems Before They Escalate
How to identify and correct lingering corporate tax issues before they grow.
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Tax Cleanup & Voluntary Disclosure
When Should a Business Consider Voluntary Disclosure?
When coming forward through voluntary disclosure may be the right path — and what it involves.
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Corporate & Owner-Manager
Shareholder Loans and CRA: What Business Owners Should Know
How shareholder loan balances are treated and the timing pitfalls owner-managers face.
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Corporate & Owner-Manager
Tax Issues to Review Before Selling a Business
The tax matters worth reviewing well ahead of a sale to avoid surprises at closing.
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Records & Document Requests
Why Good Records Matter During a CRA Audit
How organized records can shorten an audit and support your position.
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Industry-Specific
How Construction Businesses Can Reduce CRA Audit Risk
Recordkeeping and subcontractor practices that lower audit risk for construction firms.
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HST/GST
HST/GST Issues for Real Estate Businesses
The HST/GST questions that commonly arise in real estate transactions and operations.
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Records & Document Requests
What to Do If CRA Requests Bank Statements
How to respond when CRA asks for bank statements — scope, timing, and what to share.
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Corporate & Owner-Manager
Payroll and Subcontractor Tax Risks for Business Owners
Worker classification and payroll remittance risks that can trigger CRA attention.
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Records & Document Requests
How to Respond to a CRA Document Request
A measured approach to CRA document requests — what to provide and how to keep it organized.
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