Your First Request Is Your Best Chance for Relief
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) taxpayer relief provisions allow the tax system to operate fairly. Through a fairness request, taxpayers can find some relief from their tax debts in certain circumstances. While typically the principal tax amount cannot be forgiven, one can submit a fairness request and negotiate cancellation of the accumulated interest and CRA penalties. Because this is a discretionary remedy, your first request is your best chance for relief.
Drafting your own fairness request is a recipe for disaster. With assistance from our knowledgeable lawyers at Chancery Chambers, you will have a higher likelihood of success.
A fairness request through the CRA may allow for the cancellation of penalties and interest assessed against you based on extraordinary circumstances such as:
- Inability to pay due to financial hardship
- Disruptions in service such as a postal strike
- Actions of the CRA such as an error in a CRA publication
- Disaster such as flood or fire
- Other grounds we know about
Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary Tax Debt Relief Lawyers
If you are not able to meet your tax obligations, our lawyers at Chancery Chambers will examine your case and identify the best strategy for a successful fairness request. We offer more than 40 years of experience in tax disputes and litigation in British Columbia and Alberta. Whether you are located in Vancouver, Edmonton or Calgary, we are prepared to assist you.
Contact our Edmonton fairness request lawyers at 604-800-5349 or toll free at 866-974-3708 to schedule a consultation today.
