What is a Notice of Objection CRA?
A CRA Notice of Objection is a way for taxpayers to show the agency that they disagree with the determination made by the CRA. When the CRA reviews or reassesses a tax return, it sends out a Notice of Assessment or Notice of Reassessment. These notices show what the CRA believes about your tax situation.
How long does a Notice of Objection take with CRA?
On average, it may take over 690 days to resolve high complexity income tax objections. During this time, CRA representatives are in regular contact with the taxpayers who submitted the objections.
When can you file a notice of objection?
If a taxpayer receives a Notice of Assessment, Reassessment, or Confirmation and disagrees with its contents, it is imperative that they file a Notice of Objection or Appeal within 90 days of when the Notice of Assessment, Reassessment, or Confirmation was sent.
What happens if you owe CRA money?
The CRA can get a provincial judgement or a certificate from the Federal Court confirming the amount you owe. This will make your debt a matter of public record and allow the CRA to proceed with asset liens and seizures. The CRA will usually notify you by mail that your debt has been certified in Federal Court.
Can you file a Notice of objection online?
If you believe the CRA has made a mistake, applied the law incorrectly or misinterpreted the facts, you may file a notice of objection online or by mail.
What is the deadline for filing a notice of objection?
90 days
You typically have 90 days from the date of the notice of assessment or notice of determination to file your objection by sending us one of the following: form MR-93.1.
How do I request a remittance voucher?
To request a remittance voucher, go to:
- My Business Account, if you are the business owner.
- Represent a Client, if you are an authorized representative or employee.
- Call Business Enquiries at 1-800-959-5525.
How do I submit notice of objection on eFiling?
How to File a Notice of Objection on SARS eFiling
- Select the Returns button at the top.
- To the left search for Disputes and on the dropdown select disputes NEW.
- This will bring up a box titled ‘Request to file a Dispute’.
- This will bring you to a box entitled ‘Dispute Item List (Assessment)’.
What is a remittance form?
A remittance letter is a document sent by a customer, which is often a financial institution or another type of firm, to a creditor or supplier along with payment to briefly explain what the payment is for so that the customer’s account will be credited properly.
How do I get a remittance voucher from CRA?
By phone:
- Businesses: 1-800-959-5525.
- Individuals: 1-800-959-8281.
- Softwood lumber: 1-800-935-0313.
- Excise and other levies: 1-800-959-5525.
- TIPS: 1-800-267-6999.
- Non-residents withholding tax (Part XIII): 1-855-284-5946 (Calling from within Canada or the United States)