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If you disagree with your tax assessment

​Take these 3 steps


1. Call the CRA

You'll find the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) phone number on your notice of assessment. You'll need to address the miscommunication or mistake and provide any further information needed to clear things up.


2. File a notice of objection

If you're not satisfied after speaking with the CRA, file a notice of objection. This is a formal dispute. You have to give the reasons for the dispute and present the relevant facts and documents.


3. Appeal to the Tax Court of Canada

If you disagree with the CRA's ruling on your objection, you can appeal to the Tax Court of Canada.

Consider hiring a tax professional to help you with filing a notice of objection or appealing to the Tax Court of Canada.

Understand your rights


The Taxpayer Bill of Rights entitles you to be treated with a high degree of accuracy, professionalism, courteousness and fairness. If you're not satisfied with the service you receive, you can complain to the CRA complaints department and ultimately to the Taxpayers' Ombudsman.