Tax Advisory & CRA Audit Support
Tax Advisory & CRA Audit Support Services
Navigating complex tax regulations and CRA audits can be overwhelming and stressful for businesses and individuals alike. At Alpine, our Tax Advisory & CRA Audit Support services provide strategic tax planning to minimize your liability and expert representation when facing CRA reviews, audits, or compliance inquiries. We protect your rights, prepare comprehensive responses, and negotiate favorable outcomes so you can resolve tax matters with confidence and peace of mind.
Why Professional Tax Advisory & Audit Support Matters
The Canada Revenue Agency has extensive powers to review, audit, and reassess your tax returns—sometimes years after filing. Without proper representation, taxpayers often pay more than necessary, miss appeal deadlines, or inadvertently provide information that worsens their position. Our experienced tax professionals understand CRA procedures, documentation requirements, and negotiation strategies that protect your interests. Beyond audit defense, proactive tax planning identifies legitimate strategies to reduce your tax burden legally, whether through income splitting, corporate reorganizations, tax credit optimization, or timing strategies that align with your financial goals.
Benefits of Our Tax Advisory & Audit Support Service
- Strategic Tax Minimization – Proactive planning strategies that legally reduce personal and corporate tax liability while maintaining full CRA compliance standards.
- Expert CRA Representation – Professional handling of audits, reviews, and inquiries with comprehensive documentation and negotiation to protect your interests effectively.
- Stress Reduction & Confidence – Remove the anxiety of dealing with CRA directly through experienced representation that understands procedures and taxpayer rights.
- Penalty & Interest Avoidance – Early intervention and proper response strategies that minimize or eliminate penalties, interest charges, and unfavorable reassessments completely.
Our Tax Advisory & Audit Support Process
For tax planning, we conduct comprehensive reviews of your financial situation, identifying opportunities for legitimate tax reduction through deductions, credits, income splitting, and timing strategies. We develop customized tax plans aligned with your business or personal goals. When facing CRA audits or reviews, we immediately assess the scope of inquiry, gather all required documentation, and prepare detailed responses addressing CRA concerns. Our team handles all communication with auditors, presents supporting evidence professionally, and negotiates settlements when appropriate. If disputes arise, we guide you through objection and appeal processes, representing your position at every stage to achieve the best possible outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What triggers a CRA audit or review?
Audits can be random or triggered by discrepancies, high deductions, business losses, cash-intensive businesses, or specific industry targeting by CRA compliance programs.
How should I respond if I receive a CRA audit letter?
Contact us immediately before responding. Early professional involvement prevents mistakes, protects your rights, and ensures proper documentation and communication strategies throughout.
Can you help with voluntary disclosures for unreported income?
Yes, we prepare Voluntary Disclosure Program applications to correct past returns, potentially avoiding penalties and prosecution for unreported income or incorrect filings.
What tax planning strategies can reduce my liability?
Strategies vary by situation but may include income splitting, corporate structures, tax credit optimization, timing of income/deductions, and retirement planning considerations.