I have a question. How long does it take to process an Adjustment at this time of year?
When you file your tax return (from a CRA staff)
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- okaywithme
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- GuelphTonight
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So I've always wondered if CRA uses tools such as Credit Score to decide whether or not to audit. Interested in the OP's thought...Recognizing that Credit Score is a reflection of responsibility, might one with a uniquely low score be more inclined to cheat?
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- sunnyminz
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seems like the OP was written by someone who works at the TC in the Order of Attachment and/or Selection department
well if they've started reviewing your file already for 2007 then that means they've (most likely the Matching department) picked it up before you did, so you will most likely be charged with penalty and interest for trying to avoid taxes as you are supposed to keep track of all the jobs you've done in a year and then report it (even if the employer doesn't give you a T4 for one reason or another, you are still supposed to atleast 'guesstimate' the amount and put it on L101 for any T4 income you might have made)X45 wrote: ↑Hi Trishach,
What happens if I actually didn't realize I forgot to file my T4 from 2007 and just found it today! I've been picked for an audit as well and I really have been honest! I don't want to let the CRA think I am dishonest but have heard bad things....expect the worst! Please advise!
Actually this seems like a rare case, usually CRA employees don't sit there and correct returns for taxpayer unless its in CRA's favor.
Some people have the tendency to just send in a blank return with their T4's, and CRA will do that return for you but not give you most of the credits that you would be eligible for, so its in the taxpayer's best interest to file the return themselves and claim all the credits and if you don't know how to file a return just take it to a CRA tax preparer volunteer and they'll do it for you.
CRA never looks at your credit score to decide if they want to audit you or not, one of the rare times when CRA will pull your credit report is when you owe them money and they want to see your ability to pay (still credit score is not looked, just the credit report and your credit limits etc)GuelphTonight wrote: ↑So I've always wondered if CRA uses tools such as Credit Score to decide whether or not to audit. Interested in the OP's thought...Recognizing that Credit Score is a reflection of responsibility, might one with a uniquely low score be more inclined to cheat?
I would ignore this suggestion by the OP because it causes more confusing than help for the taxpayer, leave it for the Selection department to pull out their red pen and cross the $0 and put a $1.00 there (wherever it may be needed)
Hopefully that answers most of your questions, just thought I'd help a fellow CRA employee and share my experience and knowledge that I've gained at 8 different departments with the Agency
PS - for all those people suggesting to netfile, there are many cases when you can't netfile (for example - new immigrant, first time disability, deceased, bankruptcy etc) or many people out there who think if they paper file they'll never get audited (not true but it does help your case if you paper file and CRA wants to see some receipts - so rather than them sending you a letter and asking for that, they just call for the return and look at the receipts and you don't even know that your file got looked into)
Just for everyone's info:
53% Net/Efiled in 2008, and 45% paper filed
So Net/Efiling is definitely the preferred method to file but there will always be some people who will paper file so the OP is definitely a handy guide on how to make your return get processed faster & how to make a CRA employee's (who works in those 2 departments) work a lot easier.
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ghostryder wrote: ↑You heard a rumor that has no basis.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs ... d-eng.html
The selection process for reviewing returns is the same whether the return is filed on paper or electronically.
They don't have the time or personnel to audit everyone, so like any external auditor they evaluate risk and spend their time where the risk is highest.
The average T4 employee may never get audited in their lifetime. Self employed people are higher risk and therefore attract more attention. Anyone who has the potential to be operating in a high cash environment is also higher risk (think servers and people in businesses where tipping is commonplace, restaraunts etc.).
Why do you think some provinces have a tax credit available to renters? Makes it a lot easier to compare the renter's credit to the landlord's tax return.
Certainly not a rumor. When netfile was first introduced the audit rates on netfile returns were sky high.
That has changed now since its more commonplace but when you netfile you are essentially sending them an unsupported return. If your return does not differ from slips that they already have its not an issue. Start adding in anything else they have no knowledge of and the probability of an audit changes accordingly.
Paper returns are great anyway... the more paper they have to physically handle, sort, enter and store the less man power and resources they have to do audits.
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Very random question, but what colour is the T1 form? Blue?
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highvelocity wrote: ↑From my experience, people get pre-assessed / reviewed if they have large claims for certain things (like medical expenses, donations, childcare expenses -- well into the thousands.)
I was reviewed last year, most likely due to very large charitable donations. It was no big deal -- since I used NetFile they just asked me to mail in all of my receipts.
- VifferFun
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I want them to do audits. Dishonest people who are cheating the system are really cheating all honest taxpayers, and if they're audited more then maybe they'll be caught.
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First time filing Canadian taxes so I can't use Netfile
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dont worry. Use UdoTaxes or studiotax software. Then enter this info on Tax forms available at Canada Post, free.
So no need of calculations. Attach all T4/T5 and other required documents specific to your returns.
Drop them at CRA office like at Young/Finch. Next year on-wards you will receive code. Create CRA user account and manage.
On go to softrontax or others and pay like $25-$50 and file it. Then next year go to your CRA account and delete access to your
account for that tax consultant.
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manmanny wrote: ↑dont worry. Use UdoTaxes or studiotax software. Then enter this info on Tax forms available at Canada Post, free.
So no need of calculations. Attach all T4/T5 and other required documents specific to your returns.
Drop them at CRA office like at Young/Finch. Next year on-wards you will receive code. Create CRA user account and manage.
On go to softrontax or others and pay like $25-$50 and file it. Then next year go to your CRA account and delete access to your
account for that tax consultant.
Studio tax lets you print completed forms with 2D barcode. That keeps you from doing excess work, and reduces the errors CRA data entry monkeys can make.
I also recommend signing up for direct deposit. Refunds will appear in your account quicker, and if you qualify for HST/GST cheques they appear in your account automatically instead of having to go to the bank and deposit cheques like a dinosaur.
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I tried StudioTax at first but I found it made incorrect calculations relating to pro-rating the personal tax credits for new residents:
EDIT: even TurboTax doesn't handle the 90% rule
cheapskatescooner wrote: ↑Studio tax lets you print completed forms with 2D barcode. That keeps you from doing excess work, and reduces the errors CRA data entry monkeys can make.
I also recommend signing up for direct deposit. Refunds will appear in your account quicker, and if you qualify for HST/GST cheques they appear in your account automatically instead of having to go to the bank and deposit cheques like a dinosaur.
I tried StudioTax at first but I found it made incorrect calculations relating to pro-rating the personal tax credits for new residents:
- If I indicate that I became a resident in Canada during 2011, it correctly prorates the Basic personal amount (line 300 of Schedule 1) but fails to pro-rate the corresponding provincial amount for the Québec return (line 350 of TP1)
- It doesn't have an option to claim the 90% rule, that is if Canadian income formed at least 90% of worldwide income during the period prior to becoming a Canadian resident, or no income at all was earned during that period, the individual can claim the full amounts of personal tax credit base amounts instead of pro-rating them.
EDIT: even TurboTax doesn't handle the 90% rule
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Remember, there are multiple groups.
1. Those that are dishonest and cheat the system by filing fraudulent returns etc. This is not fine and should be punished.
2. Those that are honest and use LEGAL tax loopholes/breaks to pay less taxes. This is fine but some people may think otherwise (like the people bashing Mit Romney).
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Thanks for doing that, you just increased my wait time for my refund because some CRA agent has to spend an extra day fixing yours...Did you ever hear of the expression....anything worth doing is worth doing right.dgmorr wrote: ↑Last year I completed my taxes on paper. When I was done, I found a whole bunch of other receipts. I was pissed, so I just threw them into the envelope and hoped for the best. CRA sent me a corrected tax return. If CRA will do my taxes for me, why should I bother doing them (correctly) in the first place?
Thanks Again Amigo
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Really? Your first posting and you respond to a post that is over 5 years old and you slam someone? I would not worry about your refund, I'm sure based on your ability to observe details you will be audited anyways.
- IhtshamK891114
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HI just want to know i file my 2011 tax on 23 dec 2016 they recieved on dec 28 when should i get my refund i did the paper filing its not showing on my accout thanks
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How do you know CRA received on Dec. 28?IhtshamK891114 wrote: ↑ HI just want to know i file my 2011 tax on 23 dec 2016 they recieved on dec 28 when should i get my refund i did the paper filing its not showing on my accout thanks
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i have tracking no from canadaa post
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It is likely you will get a letter soon saying that the right department received it at the end of January and they are looking at it. Or something of the sort.