CRA Charges $307/hr To Be Right
How relying on CRA phone advice can still leave you with a tax bill – and why only certain written rulings provide protection when the stakes are high.
Show Notes
CRA charges $307 per hour for a tax answer they’ll actually stand behind.
But if you call the regular phone line and get the wrong advice — you still owe the tax.
One taxpayer followed CRA’s phone advice for years.
Later, CRA reassessed him anyway.
He went to court… and lost.
In This Solo, We Cover:
• The $307/hour CRA ruling service and how it works
• Why CRA phone advice doesn't legally protect you
• The court case that confirmed CRA isn't bound by phone guidance
• The free written option most Canadians don't know about
• Why CRA won't help you plan – even if you pay them
• Who you should actually rely on for tax decisions
CRA's job is to administer the tax system – not advise you.
And relying on a phone call could be the most expensive mistake you never see coming.
If you've ever called CRA and made a decision based on what they told you, this directly affects you.
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