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.
