Swift Accounting & Business Solutions Ltd.
2440 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3S1
(403) 999-2295 · mailbox@swiftltd.ca
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CRA Letter Analyzer (2026)
Paste or upload a CRA letter. See what type it is, the date to reply by and the documents to gather. The letter is read in your browser.
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This tool reads the words in your letter. It does not replace reading the letter in full or speaking with an accountant. Confirm every date against the letter.
Estimate based on 2026 rules. Not tax advice.
How it's calculated
- The tool reads the words in your letter and matches them to seven letter types, from a routine review to an audit proposal.
- The letter date comes from a Date label. With no label, it is the latest date near the top that is not a year-end, a period or a deadline.
- Each phrase such as "within 30 days" or "reply by" a date is a possible deadline. Phrases about objecting to an assessment are set aside, and the best match is shown.
- Business days skip weekends only. Holidays are not counted, so confirm every date against the letter itself.
- The document list comes from the claims the letter names, such as moving expenses or rental income.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean when the CRA sends a review or audit letter?
Most CRA letters are routine reviews, not audits. After assessing a return, the CRA often checks a claim such as moving expenses, rental income, tuition or a business deduction. The letter names the claim, lists the documents to send and gives a deadline, often 30 days. A full, on-time reply is what stops a simple review from becoming a reassessment.
Is this analyzer private?
Analyzed in your browser. Nothing is sent unless you send it to us with the form. The reading runs in JavaScript on your device. If you submit the form, the letter text and any PDF you added go to our team so we can review them.
What happens if I ignore a CRA letter?
If you do not reply by the deadline, the CRA completes its review with what it already has. That usually means disallowing the claim and reassessing your return, which creates a balance owing plus interest and possibly penalties.
How long do I have to object to a reassessment?
An individual generally has until the later of 90 days after the date of the notice and one year after the return's filing due date to object. Other taxpayers, such as corporations, have 90 days. The CRA can accept a late objection if you ask for an extension.
Talk to a Swift accountant
We respond to CRA reviews and audits for clients. As your authorized representative we deal with the CRA directly.