What To Do When CRA Audits You
Getting a letter from CRA is not the end of the world — but how you respond in the first 72 hours can change everything. Most business owners panic. Some ignore it entirely. Both are mistakes. After 15+ years of defending clients through CRA audits, here are the 9 things I tell every single client the moment they get that letter: 1️⃣ Don't panic — but don't ignore it either 2️⃣ Call your tax advisor before you call anyone else 3️⃣ Understand what type of audit you're dealing with 4️⃣ Organize your records — and only what they asked for 5️⃣ Know your rights as a taxpayer 6️⃣ Respond strategically, not emotionally 7️⃣ Prepare for the reassessment before it comes 8️⃣ File a Notice of Objection if you need to 9️⃣ The one step most people skip (slide 10 👀) Save this post. You might not need it today — but when that letter shows up, you will want it.
