Tax Cleanup & Voluntary Disclosure
Behind on filings? Get them put right, on your own terms.
CPA support for business owners who need to correct past tax issues — unfiled returns, HST/GST errors, payroll remittance gaps, or corporate exposure you want fixed before CRA acts — organized carefully and brought current.
Confidential, no-obligation consultation. CPA-led, Canada-wide and in Mississauga.
Overview
Fixing it now, before it gets bigger
Tax problems rarely improve on their own. Unfiled returns, HST/GST errors, and payroll remittance gaps tend to compound quietly through interest and penalties, and they become harder to address once CRA has already begun a review. The goal here is calm and practical: understand exactly where you stand, get the records straight, and come forward in an organized way on your own terms. Coming forward voluntarily generally puts you in a stronger position — though every situation must be reviewed carefully on its own facts.
Common situations we help with
If any of these sound like your situation, you are in the right place:
- You have one or more years of unfiled corporate (T2) or personal returns
- HST/GST returns are unfiled, late, or you suspect they are wrong
- You have payroll remittance gaps — source deductions that were missed or late
- Shareholder loans, owner withdrawals, or corporate records have drifted out of order
- You want to fix the exposure now, before CRA acts on it
- A reminder or arrears notice has arrived, and you would rather get ahead of it
- You are simply unsure how far behind you are — and want a clear picture
What working with us gives you
We bring structure to a situation that can feel overwhelming, so you are never guessing. In practical terms, that means:
- A clear, honest picture of where you stand and what is actually outstanding
- Your records reconstructed where needed, reconciled, and properly organized
- Accurate returns and corrections prepared so the file is complete and defensible
- A measured read on whether voluntary disclosure may fit, reviewed on your facts
- Plain-language guidance at every step, so nothing happens without your understanding
Our approach
How we work a tax cleanup
A clear path from an honest first look to filings brought current and properly supported.
Review
We review your filing history, records, correspondence, and the years involved to understand the full scope of what is outstanding.
You see the full pictureAssess VDP fit
We work through how the Voluntary Disclosures Program applies in general terms and whether your situation may qualify, reviewed carefully on its own facts.
You understand your optionsPrepare disclosure
We reconstruct and reconcile the records, prepare accurate returns and corrections, and organize the supporting documentation.
You have an organized fileFile & support
We help you file the corrections or disclosure, respond to follow-up requests, and coordinate with legal counsel where the matter calls for it.
You're supported to the finish
Every CRA matter is easier to face with an organized, defensible response behind it.
Book a Tax Cleanup Strategy CallWhat to expect
What to expect
It helps to understand, in general terms, how voluntary disclosure works before deciding anything. None of this is a promise about your outcome — each situation must be reviewed on its own facts.
- The Voluntary Disclosures Program is, in general terms, a way to correct past filings and disclose information CRA does not yet have.
- Voluntariness and timing matter: a disclosure generally needs to be made before CRA has contacted you or begun action on the issue.
- There are conditions a disclosure generally has to meet, and CRA reviews each application on its own merits.
- Acceptance is at CRA's discretion and is never guaranteed — which is exactly why each case must be reviewed carefully before you proceed.
Be prepared
What CRA may request
So you know what to gather — and we help you locate, reconstruct, and present it.
Returns & filings
- Unfiled or amended corporate (T2) and personal returns
- HST/GST returns for the periods involved
Books & ledgers
- General ledger, trial balance, and financial statements
- Bank statements and reconciliations for the years in question
Remittance & payroll records
- Source-deduction (payroll remittance) records and filings
- Payroll registers and worker classification details
CRA correspondence
- Any reminders, arrears notices, or letters CRA has sent
- Prior assessments or notices for the affected years
Scope
Working with tax lawyers when needed
Some cleanup matters involve legal questions, potential penalties, or higher-risk exposure that calls for legal advice. We do not provide legal services; where appropriate, we recommend involving qualified tax lawyers and support the file from the accounting and documentation side, so the legal and CPA work reinforce each other.
Before you call
Common questions
Is it too late to come forward?
Usually not. Many cleanups involve several years of catching up, and that is manageable. The earlier you start — and especially before CRA has contacted you about the issue — the more options you tend to have. A short conversation will tell you where you actually stand.
Will a voluntary disclosure trigger an audit?
Coming forward in an organized, well-documented way is a normal and expected thing to do, not an admission that invites trouble. We cannot speak for CRA's decisions, but a complete, accurate disclosure is designed to put the matter in order rather than open new questions.
What qualifies for the Voluntary Disclosures Program?
In general terms, a disclosure typically needs to be voluntary, complete, and made before CRA has begun action on the issue, among other conditions. Whether your situation fits depends on the facts, and CRA assesses each application on its own merits. We review that with you carefully before anything is filed.
Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. Reaching out is confidential, nothing is filed with CRA from an inquiry, and your details stay between you and our team. We only move forward on a clear plan you have agreed to.
What if I can't pay it all at once?
That is a common and manageable concern. Cleanup is first about getting the filings accurate and the picture complete; how any balance owing is handled is a separate conversation, and there are recognized ways to address payment over time. We will help you understand the options.
What happens on the first call?
A short, no-obligation conversation to understand how far behind things are, what may be involved, and your practical options. There's no commitment to proceed.
What will this cost?
It depends on the years and the work involved, so we don't quote a figure before we understand the situation. Scope and next steps are explained after a confidential call, so you can decide with a clear view.
Why owners trust us
Calm, credentialed, confidential.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- CPA Ontario · CPA Canada
- Audit-defence & tax-controversy focus
- Owner-managed businesses, Canada-wide
Everything you share is treated as confidential — nothing is filed with CRA from an inquiry, and your details stay with our team.
We provide CPA advisory and documentation support, and coordinate with qualified tax lawyers when a matter calls for legal advice.
Area served: Serving clients across Canada · Mississauga, ON & the GTA
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Want to correct past tax issues on your own terms?
Start with a confidential consultation. We will help you understand where you stand, review whether voluntary disclosure may fit your situation, and identify practical next steps. Each situation is reviewed carefully.
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