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Home / 10 CRA Facts

Fact: The Canada Revenue Agency is not your friend. You can't trust anybody who works there.
Fact: The job of the Canada Revenue Agency is to get as much tax money from you as possible
Fact: Each week the agency files criminal charges against average people like you just for not filing tax returns.
Fact: The agency's collection tactics push thousands of people into bankruptcy each year.
Fact: The agency charges daily interest on your tax debt, which doubles in approximately seven years.
Fact: The agency can seize RSPs, garnishee wages, put liens on homes, contact your clients, and freeze bank accounts.
Fact: There are strict deadlines for certain actions against the agency. Don't wait until it is too late.
Fact: In order to fight the agency, you need professionals in your corner.
Fact: Regardless of what type of tax problem you are encountering, we will agressively defend your rights while trying to minimize your final tax bill. Even if you haven't filed your income taxes or have unreported income, we can help you become compliant, and in many cases can do so without any penalties or criminal prosecution.
Fact: The CRA has many tricky forms which may hurt your case if improperly completed. If you are asked to complete any form by the CRA, you should obtain legal advice.

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