Objections, appeals, disputes, and relief measures
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File an objection or CPP/EI appeal, confirm objections timelines, file an appeal to the Court or apply for taxpayer relief. For information on the tax implications of Phoenix payroll issues, go to FAQ.
Services and information
File an objection
Dispute an assessment or a determination, or appeal a CPP/EI decision
Taxpayer relief provisions
Request penalty or interest relief, or a refund or reduction beyond 3 years; submit late, amended or revoked election
Processing times and complexity levels
Watch videos on filing an objection; information requests. Confirm timelines for objections
File an appeal to the Court
Appeal the CRA's decision on your objection or your CPP/EI appeal to the Court
Taxpayer Bill of Rights
This page provides information and links on the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, for individual and business taxpayers, and benefit recipients
Remission
Once you’ve tried all other available options, find out if you can request a remission review for relief from tax, penalty, interest or other debt in extraordinary circumstances
Voluntary Disclosures Program
Come forward proactively to fix errors or omissions in your tax filings. Eligible applications will receive relief from penalties and part of the interest