I received a CRA review letter - should I worry?

Reviews become reassessments if ignored.

Is this you?

  • I received a CRA request
  • Documents were requested
  • I wasn't sure how serious it was

"It's routine - I'll deal with it later."

Unanswered CRA reviews often lead to reassessments by default.

Why guessing is risky

  • Deadlines are strict
  • Assessed amounts default high
  • Appeals are harder later

Safe to ignore if

  • The review was resolved
  • Deadlines were met

Stop and check if

  • Documents were requested
  • Deadlines are approaching

Resolve the doubt

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