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This tool reads the words in your letter to identify the review/audit type, deadline, and typical documents requested. It is a free educational guide, not tax advice, and it does not replace reading the letter in full or speaking with an accountant. Always confirm dates and requirements against the actual letter from the CRA.
Got a Letter From the CRA? Don't Panic.
Most CRA letters are routine reviews, not full audits. The CRA reviews thousands of returns after assessing them to confirm a specific claim — and a complete, on-time response usually closes the file with no change.
The 5 Types of CRA Letters
- Processing / Pre-assessment Review — confirms a claim before or after assessment
- Post-assessment Review — verifies a deduction or credit after your notice of assessment
- Supplementary Examination — deeper look at an adjustment request (often rental or large claims)
- Audit — a formal examination of your books and records
- Proposal Letter — the CRA's proposed changes; respond by the deadline or get reassessed
Why Responding On Time Matters
The deadline on a CRA letter is real. If you miss it, the CRA finishes its review using only what it already has — which usually means disallowing the claim and reassessing you, creating a balance owing plus interest. The fix is simple: send exactly what they ask for, organized and on time.
How Swift Helps
- We read the letter and confirm precisely what the CRA needs
- We assemble and organize the supporting documents
- We draft and submit the response as your authorized representative
- We handle reviews, audits, proposals, and objections start to finish