Notice of Objection: How a Toronto Tax Lawyer Can Help
If you’ve received a notice of reassessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and you disagree with it, your next step is to file a notice of objection. But the process is more than just filling out a form, it’s your first and best chance to challenge the CRA’s position.
A Toronto tax lawyer at Kirshen Tax Law can help you prepare and file your objection, strengthen your case, and reduce your overall tax exposure.
What Is a Notice of Objection?
A notice of objection is a formal response to a CRA assessment or reassessment. It tells the CRA that you disagree with the amount assessed and provides reasons and supporting documents to challenge it.
You must generally file a Notice of Objection:
- Within 90 days of the date on the notice of assessment or reassessment; or
- Up to one year after that, with a formal request for an extension.
Missing the deadline can severely limit your rights, so timing is critical.
When Should You Hire a Tax Lawyer?
While many taxpayers file objections on their own, there are serious advantages to involving a tax lawyer when:
- The amount at stake is significant;
- The CRA has made legal or interpretive errors;
- The facts are complicated or undocumented; or
- You may later need to appeal to the Tax Court of Canada.
Tax lawyers understand not just procedure, but the legal principles and case law that apply to CRA decisions. We draft submissions that anticipate CRA objections and position you strongly for appeal if needed.
What a Tax Lawyer Does During the Objection Process
At Kirshen Tax Law, our notice of objection tax lawyer will:
- Review the reassessment and audit file;
- Identify legal, factual, or procedural weaknesses;
- Prepare a persuasive objection grounded in law and evidence;
- Communicate directly with the CRA appeals division; and
- Negotiate potential resolution without needing Tax Court.
Many disputes are resolved at the objection stage but only if the submission is strong and strategic.
What If CRA Denies Your Objection?
If the CRA rejects your objection or fails to respond within a certain period of time, you can appeal to the Tax Court of Canada.
Your objection lays the groundwork for your court case. That’s why it should be prepared as if it could end up before a judge, because it might.
Kirshen Tax Law Can Help
If you’ve received an assessment or reassessment you disagree with, don’t delay. Filing a notice of objection is your legal right, but filing it properly is critical to success.
A Toronto tax lawyer at Kirshen Tax Law can help you file on time, prepare a strong case, and resolve the dispute before it escalates. Book your free consultation today.
Jeff Kirshen BA, JD (CA), JD (US)
Tax Lawyer | Founder, Kirshen Tax Law
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