Professional CRA Audit Support & Tax Audit Preparation

Expert CRA audit support services providing comprehensive tax audit preparation, professional audit representation, strategic audit defense, and complete CRA audit assistance for Canadian businesses. Professional tax audit services ensuring CRA compliance and audit success.

200+
CRA Audits Handled
95%
Favorable Outcomes
48-72
Hours Saved Per Audit
$0
Audit Penalties

Expert CRA Audit Support with Professional Tax Audit Preparation

Far Beyond Bookkeeping delivers comprehensive CRA audit support services for Canadian businesses, combining meticulous year-round bookkeeping with expert tax audit preparation to ensure complete CRA compliance and effective audit representation. Our professional approach transforms the audit experience from overwhelming challenge into professionally managed process through strategic audit defense and complete CRA audit assistance.

What distinguishes our CRA audit support is proactive tax audit preparation rather than reactive scrambling when CRA comes calling. We understand audit success depends heavily on quality of record-keeping and organization of supporting documentation. Our professional bookkeeping services ensure your financial records are perpetually audit-ready, with meticulous categorization, complete documentation, and organized audit trails demonstrating CRA compliance. When CRA selects your business, you'll present well-organized documentation showing thorough tax audit preparation.

Our CRA audit support encompasses complete audit lifecycle management from initial CRA notification through final resolution. We respond immediately upon receiving audit notice, gathering requested documentation, organizing records systematically, and preparing comprehensive responses addressing CRA inquiries. Our team provides direct audit representation communicating with CRA auditors on your behalf, answering questions and providing explanations without requiring your direct involvement. This professional audit representation reduces stress, ensures consistent communication, and leverages our experience protecting your interests throughout the audit defense process. For complex tax situations requiring specialized knowledge, we coordinate with CRA resources to ensure complete compliance.

Complete CRA Audit Support with Expert Tax Audit Preparation & Audit Representation

Professional CRA audit support, comprehensive tax audit preparation, expert audit representation, strategic audit defense, and complete CRA audit assistance ensuring CRA compliance and audit success.

Types of CRA Audits We Support

Comprehensive tax audit services for all CRA audit types

GST/HST Audits

Comprehensive CRA audit support for GST/HST audits examining sales tax collection, input tax credit claims, and tax return accuracy. Our team prepares detailed sales registers, purchase records, and documentation supporting tax-exempt transactions through expert tax audit preparation. We verify GST/HST calculations and ensure proper tax code application demonstrating CRA compliance.

Our CRA audit assistance includes reconciling sales reported on returns to actual business revenue, verifying input tax credits are properly documented, and addressing CRA questions about specific transactions. We understand nuances of HST participation provinces versus GST-only provinces, inter-provincial sales rules, and special tax treatment for specific industries through professional audit representation.

Corporate Tax Audits

Professional audit representation for corporate T2 audits examining business income, deductions, credits, and overall tax position. Our team prepares complete financial statements, supporting schedules, and documentation for all significant deductions through thorough tax audit preparation. We verify income recognition follows CRA rules and deductions are properly documented for effective audit defense.

Our CRA audit support includes preparation for examinations of specific CRA focus areas including related-party transactions, shareholder activities, intercompany arrangements, and complex transactions. We maintain documentation demonstrating arm's-length relationships and business purpose for transactions, protecting your interests during related-party scrutiny through comprehensive CRA audit assistance.

Payroll Audits

Complete CRA audit support for payroll audits examining CPP, EI, income tax deductions, T4/T4A slip preparation, and remittance compliance. Our team prepares comprehensive payroll registers, detailed deduction calculations, and supporting documentation through expert tax audit preparation. We verify that all payroll calculations match CRA requirements ensuring CRA compliance.

Our audit defense services include addressing CRA examination of independent contractor versus employee classification, verifying proper treatment of contract workers, and defending classification decisions with appropriate documentation. We maintain records supporting contractor status providing professional audit representation and complete CRA audit assistance.

Desk Audits

Efficient CRA audit support for desk audits conducted remotely by CRA without site visits. Our team prepares and submits complete documentation packages addressing all CRA information requests through thorough tax audit preparation. We respond promptly to auditor questions and facilitate remote audit resolution minimizing business disruption with effective audit representation.

Our CRA audit assistance includes scanning and digitizing all requested documentation, preparing electronic packages facilitating CRA review, and organizing documents chronologically enabling efficient auditor examination. We maintain clear file indexing for comprehensive audit defense and optimal CRA compliance.

Field Audits

Comprehensive tax audit preparation and audit representation for field audits where CRA auditors visit your business premises. Our team organizes on-site documentation, prepares staff for auditor interviews, and coordinates audit logistics minimizing operational disruption. We ensure thorough CRA audit support demonstrating compliance with reported tax positions for effective audit defense.

Our CRA audit assistance includes preparing documentation accessible for on-site review, organizing physical records for efficient auditor examination, and ensuring business premises reflect organized operations consistent with reported business activities. We coordinate physical counts and reconciliations for complete CRA compliance.

Objection & Appeal Support

Strategic audit defense assistance for audit objections and appeals when you disagree with CRA audit findings. Our team evaluates audit results, identifies errors or unreasonable interpretations by auditors, and determines strongest grounds for formal objection. We prepare comprehensive objection letters articulating specific CRA errors through expert tax audit preparation and professional audit representation.

Our CRA audit support includes evaluating Tax Court options when substantial amounts are at stake and strong legal grounds exist. We coordinate with experienced tax lawyers, prepare court submissions, and develop strategies for formal appeal proceedings providing comprehensive CRA audit assistance and effective audit defense.

Expert Tax Audit Preparation with Complete Audit Representation & Audit Defense

Professional CRA audit support, comprehensive tax audit preparation, expert audit representation, strategic audit defense, and complete CRA audit assistance ensuring CRA compliance.

Our CRA Audit Support Process

Six-step systematic approach to comprehensive tax audit services

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Initial Audit Assessment

Upon receiving CRA audit notification, our CRA audit support team conducts immediate assessment examining audit scope, identifying affected tax years and returns, and determining documentation requirements. We analyze CRA's audit letter understanding specific areas of examination and prepare initial document request checklist for thorough tax audit preparation.

This assessment establishes timeline for information gathering and submission, ensuring we respond promptly to CRA requests while maintaining organized CRA compliance. Our CRA audit assistance begins immediately, providing peace of mind and strategic direction for effective audit defense.

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Document Collection & Organization

We systematically gather all documentation requested by CRA auditors through our comprehensive CRA audit support, organize records chronologically and by category, and prepare complete tax audit preparation packages demonstrating CRA compliance. This organized approach enables CRA auditors to locate supporting documentation efficiently through professional audit representation.

Our CRA audit assistance ensures documentation is complete, accurate, and well-organized, reducing auditor questions and accelerating audit completion. This systematic organization supports effective audit defense and demonstrates professionalism.

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Pre-Audit Review & Strengthening

Before submitting documentation, our team conducts thorough pre-audit review identifying potential issues, addressing discrepancies, and strengthening documentation supporting positions CRA may question. We examine books from auditor perspective, calculate adjustments auditors might propose, and prepare explanations defending your tax positions proactively through expert tax audit preparation.

This proactive approach to CRA audit support catches issues early when easily corrected, prevents small problems from becoming major audit adjustments, and ensures comprehensive audit defense with complete audit representation and CRA compliance.

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Audit Representation & Communication

We provide direct audit representation communicating with CRA auditors on your behalf, answering questions and providing explanations throughout audit process. Our team responds promptly to auditor inquiries, schedules meetings as needed, and ensures consistent, accurate communication without requiring your direct involvement through comprehensive CRA audit assistance.

This professional CRA audit support reduces stress, ensures accurate communication of your tax positions, and leverages our experience protecting your interests. Our audit defense expertise manages all CRA interactions effectively.

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Negotiation & Resolution

When auditors propose adjustments, our audit defense team reviews proposals, identifies errors or overreaching interpretations, and negotiates settlements minimizing adjustments while avoiding protracted disputes. Our audit representation leverages our experience achieving favorable outcomes through strategic tax audit preparation.

Our CRA audit support balances firm defense of legitimate positions with practical resolution strategies, ensuring optimal outcomes maintaining CRA compliance and minimizing business disruption through effective CRA audit assistance.

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Post-Audit Correction & Prevention

Following audit conclusion, we implement corrections addressing audit findings, adjust bookkeeping practices preventing future issues, and provide recommendations strengthening your CRA compliance going forward. Our CRA audit support uses audit insights to improve record-keeping and prevent future audits through enhanced tax audit preparation.

This continuous improvement approach ensures ongoing audit defense capability, enhanced audit representation readiness, and comprehensive CRA audit assistance for your business's long-term compliance and success.

Professional Audit Representation with Expert Audit Defense & CRA Audit Assistance

Complete CRA audit support with comprehensive tax audit preparation, expert audit representation, strategic audit defense, and complete CRA compliance ensuring audit success.

Benefits of Professional CRA Audit Support

Why professional tax audit services deliver superior audit outcomes

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Reduced Stress & Anxiety

Our CRA audit support handles audit logistics, documentation, and communication, allowing you to continue operating your business while we manage audit process through professional audit representation.

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Minimized Adjustments

Professional tax audit preparation significantly reduces CRA adjustments by catching issues early and strengthening documentation through comprehensive audit defense.

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Faster Resolution

Organized, responsive documentation accelerates audit completion. Our CRA audit assistance responds promptly to CRA requests and addresses follow-up questions immediately.

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Professional Representation

Direct communication with CRA auditors by our audit representation team ensures consistent, accurate explanations of your tax positions demonstrating CRA compliance.

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Reduced Penalties

Thorough tax audit preparation and professional audit defense minimize penalties and interest associated with audit adjustments through comprehensive CRA audit support.

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Improved Compliance

Audit insights strengthen ongoing bookkeeping practices. We use audit findings to improve record-keeping and implement processes preventing future issues through CRA audit assistance, including comprehensive tax preparation services ensuring year-round compliance.

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Strategic Planning

Audit experience provides valuable insights. Our CRA audit support identifies areas CRA examines closely and helps you plan tax positions with audit considerations through audit representation and strategic tax planning services.

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Business Continuity

Our tax audit services handle audit requirements while you continue focusing on operations, revenue generation, and strategic business activities maintaining CRA compliance.

CRA Audit Support Pricing

Transparent pricing for professional tax audit services

Desk Audit Support

Remote CRA audit assistance

  • ✓ Document organization & submission
  • ✓ CRA communication & audit representation
  • ✓ Pre-audit review & strengthening
  • ✓ Response to auditor inquiries
  • ✓ Negotiation of adjustments
  • ✓ Post-audit implementation

Starting $2,500

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Most Comprehensive

Field Audit Support

On-site tax audit preparation & audit representation

  • ✓ Complete on-site preparation
  • ✓ Staff briefing & coordination
  • ✓ Full CRA audit support
  • ✓ Asset & inventory verification
  • ✓ Negotiation & settlement support
  • ✓ Appeal support if needed

Starting $5,000

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Audit Prevention

Ongoing audit-ready bookkeeping

  • ✓ Perpetually audit-ready books
  • ✓ Monthly audit risk reviews
  • ✓ Document organization & retention
  • ✓ Consistency verification across filings
  • ✓ CRA compliance monitoring
  • ✓ Strategic tax planning input

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Facing a CRA Audit? Get Expert CRA Audit Support

Don't face a CRA audit alone. Our professional CRA audit support services provide comprehensive tax audit preparation, expert audit representation, strategic audit defense, and complete CRA audit assistance for Canadian businesses nationwide ensuring CRA compliance and audit success.

Frequently Asked Questions

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