CRA's 3 Biggest Audit Targets In 2026
How CRA'S expanding use of data-matching, platform reporting, and automated analytics is driving aggressive audits against crypto investors, real estate flippers, and incorporated workers.
Show Notes
If you earned income from crypto, flipped real estate, or operate through a corporation, there's a strong chance you're already on CRA's radar going into 2026.
In this solo, Sunny breaks down the three audit patterns CRA is targeting most aggressively – based on real audit files he sees every week – and the exact triggers that are leading to reassessments.
CRA is no longer "taking a guess." They're pattern-matching data across platforms, pulling third-party records, and using automated analytics – and many taxpayers don't realize they're exposed until the audit letter arrives.
In This Solo, You'll Learn
• How CRA is using automated data-matching and platform reporting to flag audits
• Why real estate flips (and the 365-day rule + HST) are still triggering reassessments
• Why incorporated workers are being audited under Personal Services Business rules
• Why crypto audits are accelerating – especially staking income and weak records
• How upcoming international crypto reporting will expand CRA visibility in 2026
• What to do before an audit starts – and how to respond if you're selected
If you fall into any of these groups – crypto, real estate, or incorporated work – this is not something to ignore.
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