Master the nuances of CRA relief provisions to successfully advocate for penalty and interest reductions on behalf of your clients.
Join Jonathan Tucker in the course CRA’s Taxpayer Relief Provisions: What Staff Need to Know, designed to guide tax professionals through the complexities of Information Circular IC07-1R1. This course is essential for staff members who need to understand the recourse available to clients when the Voluntary Disclosure Program is not applicable. By examining the legislative background and the Canada Revenue Agency's discretionary powers, learners will gain the practical knowledge needed to identify situations where taxpayer relief may be sought.
The curriculum meticulously breaks down the circular into its core components, focusing on the critical ten-year limitation rule and the specific criteria required to cancel or waive penalties and interest. From extraordinary circumstances like natural disasters to errors made by the CRA or cases of financial hardship, this course provides a roadmap for navigating relief applications using forms like RC4288. Additionally, it covers the nuances of handling late, amended, or revoked elections and requesting refunds for statute-barred years.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to recognize when taxpayer relief provisions apply, ensuring they can effectively flag potential opportunities for managers or partners to assist clients facing significant penalties, interest accumulation, or missed filing deadlines.
AJAG Professional Development was founded in 2003 with a mission of making professional development easier and more cost-effective for Canadian accountants and other financial advisory professionals. Our comprehensive range of flexible and reasonably-priced courses, programs and seminars are delivered online and in classroom-style settings in the Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Oakville and Markham). AJAG features a roster of highly-qualified instructors who deliver content that is pertinent, up-to-date and engaging.
CPA, CA, LPA
As the Managing Director of Tucker Professional Corporation, Jonathan Tucker is an innovative tax accountant and strategic tax advisor to hundreds of health professionals on: Tax Planning & Preparation, Accounting, Practice Management, and Financial Planning.
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