S7: CRA Charges $307/hr to Be Right

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 episode, 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.

⛓️‍💥 *Links:*
• *Ruling fees page (the $307/hr):* https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/tax-professionals/income-tax-rulings-interpretations/fees-for-advance-income-tax-rulings-pre-ruling-consultations.html
• *Main rulings and interpretations overview (describes all three services):* https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/tax-professionals/income-tax-rulings-interpretations.html