Taxpayer Relief: CRA Penalty and Interest Relief

CRA penalties and interest can quickly spiral out of control adding thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to a tax debt. If you’re facing unaffordable CRA charges, a Toronto tax lawyer can help you prepare a strong relief request and protect your financial future.

For many taxpayers, these charges can mean the difference between staying afloat or facing bankruptcy or a consumer proposal.

Fortunately, the CRA has a process for requesting relief from penalties and interest in deserving circumstances.

We assist clients in preparing and submitting applications under the taxpayer relief provisions. If approved, the CRA can cancel penalties and interest going back as far as ten years. In some cases, they can even waive future, unassessed penalties and interest giving you a clean slate moving forward. Working with a Toronto tax lawyer increases the likelihood of approval, especially in complex cases involving long delays, illness, or repeated CRA errors.

The CRA reviews the following factors when considering relief:

• Are there any extraordinary circumstances?
• Have CRA actions or delays contributed to the penalties or interest?
• Is there an inability to pay, or financial hardship?
• Are there other relevant circumstances beyond the taxpayer’s control?

Why Work with Kirshen Tax Law?

As experienced Toronto tax lawyers, we’ve prepared hundreds of taxpayer relief requests and understand what the CRA looks for in a successful application.

Proven Results: Taxpayer Relief Applications

We’ve helped clients eliminate tens of thousands of dollars in CRA interest and penalties by filing persuasive taxpayer relief requests. In cases involving serious illness, financial hardship, CRA delays, and honest mistakes, we’ve successfully argued for full or partial relief going back several years.

See examples of successful taxpayer relief results here.

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If you’re drowning in CRA penalties and interest, contact us today for a free consultation with a Toronto tax lawyer. We’ll review your situation and build a relief request that gives you the best chance of success.