Requirement to Pay Truly is a Requirement to Pay – So You Got One, Now What?

Requirement to Pay Truly is a Requirement to Pay – So You Got One, Now What?

A Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirement to pay is a serious matter and should never be ignored. If you have received a requirement to pay, it means the CRA is about to take collection action. They are telling you that you are required to pay...

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Requirement to Pay – If You Received One, Act Before Life Gets Uncomfortable

A requirement to pay is one of the most uncomfortable forms of debt collection you can receive. A requirement to pay can be: Sent directly to your employer (as a wage garnishment) so your employer will have to send a portion of your paycheque...

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CRA Collections are More Aggressive Than Ever – How to Stop CRA Enforcement Action

CRA Collections are More Aggressive Than Ever – How to Stop CRA Enforcement Action

You might have heard the phrase “the bark is worse than the bite.” But when it comes to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) collections, the bite is definitely scarier. The CRA has many options available for collecting on unpaid tax debts – far more...

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Don’t Let the CRA Spook You – How to Stop a CRA Wage Garnishment

With Halloween around the corner, we’re thinking about all of the scary financial situations that Canadians might face. And one of those that tends to spook people the most is a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wage garnishment. The CRA has broad...

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CRA Collections and You – How You Can Protect Yourself

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) collections can be financially and personally devastating. Whether you’re hit with a wage garnishment, frozen bank account, or lien against your property, the effects can be far-reaching. It might impact your...

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CRA Penalties, Interest, and More – What to Do if You Will Miss the 2017 Tax Deadline

The 2017 income tax deadline is nearly a month away. April 30, 2018 is the date you must file by or be subject to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) penalties, interest, and possibly collection action. Tax time can be a source of stress — gathering...

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Question Corner: When Will CRA Garnishment Happen to Me if I Owe?

The 2017 income tax deadline is looming on April 30, 2018 and with it the consequences of not paying a tax debt in full. One such consequence if you fail to pay a tax debt is Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) garnishment. A CRA garnishment is just...

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The 2017 Income Tax Deadline is Right Around the Corner – Will You Owe?

The 2017 income tax deadline is looming — April 30, 2018 to be exact. Are you ready? There are two scenarios that can happen if you miss the 2017 income tax deadline. Scenario #1 —  you are owed money on your return. If you wait to file, this...

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Does CRA Collections Need a Court Order to Take Enforcement Action?

When you owe money to the Canada Revenue Agency, it is very different from owing money to a regular creditor, but at the same time very similar. While a regular creditor can indeed take measures to collect the debt, the same measures taken by...

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CRA Collections Calling You at Work? How to Stop it Now!

Spring is fast approaching, and that means the snow may still be holding on but it is getting weaker and weaker. With winter on the way out, that means the tax season is just around the corner. However, if you are currently sitting on a tax...

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What to Do When CRA Collections Get Aggressive

What to Do When CRA Collections Get Aggressive

Tax time is just around the corner, and for many Canadians this is just another item on the to-do list that takes a bit of time. For others however, tax time can be incredibly stressful, especially if you owe, or are going to owe, money. Once...

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