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The penalty is 5% of any balance owing, plus 1% of the balance owing for each full month that the return is late, to a maximum of 12 months. The late-filing penalty may be higher if the CRA charged a late-filing penalty on a return for any of the 3 previous years.

Interest reduction If any of your tax and/or penalties are reduced, we will automatically reduce the related interest. The IRS doesn't remove or reduce interest for reasonable cause or as first-time relief. Interest is charged by law and will continue until your tax account is fully paid.

Sign in to your financial institution's online banking service for individuals. Under "Add a payee" look for an option such as: CRA (revenue) current-year tax return. ... Enter your 9-digit social insurance number as your CRA account number.

Open a Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) Health Spending Account (HSA) Know your eligible expenses. Balance your Dividend/Salary Mix. Budget accordingly. Remember the GST/HST Accounts. Be tax-smart in your investments.

The reality is that, the CRA does not negotiate. ... In fact, CRA agents do not even have the authority to reduce tax debt under the Income Tax Act. If you cannot pay what you owe and do not cooperate, rather than negotiate, the CRA will instead use its considerable powers to collect the debt.

If you file your income tax return late and owe tax, the CRA will charge interest and penalties. The penalties are equal to five percent of the balance owed plus and an additional percent for each month you are late. Interest is a compounded daily interest with a rate that changes every three months.

Taxpayer Relief Provisions (Fairness provisions)Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has the ability to waive penalties and interest, accept late-filed, amended or revoked income tax elections, and to provide income tax refunds beyond the 3-year period normally allowed (for individuals and testamentary trusts only).

The CRA administers legislation, commonly called the taxpayer relief provisions, that allows the CRA discretion to cancel or waive penalties or interest when taxpayers cannot meet their tax obligations due to circumstances beyond their control.