Tax Objections and Audits — Revenu Québec and CRA
Have you received a notice of assessment you disagree with, or is Revenu Québec or the CRA auditing your file? AM Comptable CPA reviews your situation, explains your options and supports you through the process, whether you are an individual or a business.
Free first consultation · In person in Sherbrooke or remotely via Teams
What our service includes
Review of the notice of assessment
We compare the notice you received with your returns and documents to understand what was changed and why. Sometimes, providing the requested supporting documents is enough.
Notice of objection
If the assessment appears to be wrong, we prepare and file your notice of objection with Revenu Québec or the CRA within the required time limits, with the supporting explanations and documents.
Audits
With your authorization, we communicate with the auditor, gather the requested documents and explain each step of the audit.
Cancellation of penalties and interest
When circumstances justify it, we prepare a request to cancel or waive penalties or interest with the CRA or Revenu Québec.
Voluntary disclosure
Did you fail to report income or file returns? We explain the voluntary disclosure program and prepare the application, before the CRA or Revenu Québec contacts you.
Individuals and businesses
We support individuals, self-employed workers and corporations, for income tax as well as GST and QST.
Who is it for?
- Individuals who have received a notice of assessment or reassessment
- Self-employed workers and businesses being audited
- Taxpayers with penalties or interest on their file
- People who want to correct past omissions
How it works
1
Book an appointment
A free first conversation. Bring the notice or letter you received: the date on it is important.
2
Authorization and documents
You authorize us to view your file with Revenu Québec or the CRA, and you give us your documents in person or by email.
3
Review and recommendation
We review your file and explain the possible options, their time limits and their consequences.
4
Next steps
With your agreement, we prepare and file the objection, request or documents, and follow up.
Why choose AM Comptable CPA?
- A firm of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) located at 819 King Street West, Sherbrooke
- A factual review of your file, with no promise of results
- Clear explanations of your options and of the deadlines to meet
- Services in English and French, in person or via Teams
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to file a notice of objection?
Generally, you have 90 days from the date of the notice of assessment. An individual may instead object within one year after the filing deadline for their return, if that period is longer. The rules differ slightly between the CRA and Revenu Québec: do not wait, and contact us as soon as you receive the notice.
What should I do if I receive a letter from Revenu Québec or the CRA?
Do not ignore it. Note the date of the letter and the response deadline indicated, then gather the requested documents. We can review the letter with you and prepare the response.
Can you represent me during an audit?
Yes. With your authorization with Revenu Québec or the CRA, we can view your file, communicate with the auditor and send the requested documents.
Can penalties and interest be cancelled?
Sometimes. The CRA and Revenu Québec can cancel or reduce penalties and interest in certain situations, for example when circumstances beyond your control prevented you from meeting your obligations. With the CRA, the request must concern a year ending in the ten previous calendar years. We assess whether a request is justified in your case.
What is voluntary disclosure?
It is a program that allows you to correct past tax errors or omissions. When the application is made before the CRA or Revenu Québec contacts you, the possible relief from penalties and interest is generally greater. Both programs were recently changed; we explain the conditions that apply.
Can you guarantee the outcome of an objection?
No. The decision belongs to Revenu Québec or the CRA. Our role is to review your file, explain your options and present your arguments and documents as completely as possible.
See also: All our tax services · Late tax returns · GST/QST
Have you received a notice of assessment?
Don’t let the deadlines pass. Contact AM Comptable CPA to have your file reviewed.
Phone: 819-580-7974 · Email: info@amcomptable.ca