Penalty & Interest Relief

Taxpayer Relief Applications

If you're facing penalties and interest due to circumstances beyond your control, the Taxpayer Relief Program may offer a path to reduce your financial burden.

Understanding the Taxpayer Relief Provisions

Through the Taxpayer Relief Program, the CRA has the discretion to cancel or waive penalties and interest where taxpayers are unable to meet their obligations due to extraordinary circumstances. The CRA evaluates each request on a case-by-case basis, and poorly drafted or incomplete submissions are often denied.

As tax lawyers, we help clients prepare strong, well-supported applications that clearly demonstrate the legal and factual basis for relief. Our legal team ensures your application is positioned for the best possible outcome.

Our Taxpayer Relief Services
Assessing eligibility and timing for relief
Gathering and organizing supporting documentation
Drafting persuasive legal submissions
Responding to CRA follow-up inquiries
Filing appeals if relief is improperly refused
Strategic advice on your circumstances
Common Grounds for Relief

Extraordinary Circumstances

Serious illness, medical conditions, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events beyond your control.

Actions by the CRA

Situations involving processing errors, incorrect information provided, or unreasonable delays caused by the CRA.

Financial Hardship

Demonstrating that paying the penalties and interest would cause an inability to afford basic necessities.

Emotional or Mental Distress

When a certified medical condition has directly affected your ability to meet your tax obligations.

Our Taxpayer Relief Process
1

Eligibility & Case Assessment

We review your case to determine eligibility and the strongest grounds for a successful application.

2

Documentation Gathering

We help you collect and organize all the necessary supporting evidence and documentation for your claim.

3

Application & Submission

Our team drafts a persuasive legal submission and files the taxpayer relief application on your behalf.

4

CRA Communication & Appeals

We handle all ongoing communication with the CRA and manage appeals for any improperly denied applications.

Ready to Apply for Relief?
Get professional help with your taxpayer relief application
647-526-1677
info@iqbalslaw.com
Relief Application Facts
10 Years
Time limit for most relief applications
RC4288
CRA form for taxpayer relief requests
90+ Days
Typical CRA processing time