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CRA Notice Support

CRA Notice Support for Small Businesses

Got a CRA letter? Don't panic, start here. Numble helps St. Albert and Edmonton-area business owners understand CRA notices, gather the right records, respond to review requests, and get a clear next-step plan.

  • A plain-language explanation of the letter
  • A clear document checklist
  • An organized response package
  • No judgment, no panic
  • Local St. Albert office serving Edmonton
A St. Albert business owner reviewing a CRA letter calmly with a Numble accountant
What we see most

We can help with CRA letters about…

GST/HST reviews or notices Payroll remittance notices Corporate tax questions Missing or late filings Requests for receipts or documentation Account balances or statements Instalment notices Review letters Audit information requests Notices of assessment or reassessment
Sound familiar?

You probably need CRA support if…

  • You received a CRA letter and are not sure what it means
  • CRA is asking for receipts, invoices, payroll records, or bank statements
  • You missed a filing or payment deadline
  • You disagree with an amount showing on your account
  • Your bookkeeping is not organized enough to respond
  • You are worried about calling CRA yourself
  • You need someone to help interpret the request
  • You need to gather documents quickly
What's included

What CRA notice support includes

A calm, organized response to whatever the CRA has sent, and help fixing whatever caused it.

Letter review

We read the notice and identify exactly what the CRA is asking for.

Deadline and risk review

We identify due dates, urgency, and what happens next.

Records checklist

We build a clear list of the documents needed to respond.

Bookkeeping and filing review

We check whether the issue connects to bookkeeping, GST, payroll, or corporate tax.

Response package support

We help organize the documents and prepare the response.

CRA communication support

Where authorized and appropriate, we help communicate with the CRA or guide your response.

Next-step plan

We identify whether this is resolved, needs monitoring, requires cleanup, or should involve a tax lawyer.

Know what you got

A review is not the same as an audit

A CRA notice can mean several different things. It may be a routine review, a request for documents, an account balance issue, a GST or payroll question, a reassessment, or a formal audit. The first step is simply understanding what kind of notice you received.

The CRA says a business audit examines books and records to make sure they support the amounts filed in tax returns, and that auditors may request ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, contracts, and bank statements. A routine review is usually far simpler. We help you tell the difference.

A Numble accountant handing an organized response package to a relieved business owner
The outcome

Peace of mind, knowing you'll have:

  • A clear explanation of the CRA letter
  • A document checklist
  • An organized response package
  • A deadline summary
  • An understanding of what the CRA is questioning
  • Bookkeeping or tax issues identified
  • A next-step plan
  • A referral recommendation if legal support is needed
The process

Numble's CRA notice process

1

Send us the CRA letter

We review the notice, account, deadline, and request.

2

Identify what CRA wants

We translate the notice into plain language.

3

Gather the records

We help organize receipts, invoices, bank statements, payroll records, GST records, or tax filings.

4

Prepare the response

We help prepare the response package or the next steps.

5

Fix the underlying issue

If the notice connects to out-of-date books, missed GST, payroll, or corporate tax, we help address the root problem.

Getting started

What we need from you

You do not need every item ready to reach out. Start by sending us the letter.

  • The CRA letter or notice
  • CRA account access or authorization, if applicable
  • The tax year or filing period involved
  • Bookkeeping records
  • Bank and credit card statements
  • Receipts, invoices, contracts, or payroll records
  • Prior tax, GST, or payroll filings
  • Any prior CRA communication
  • The deadline shown on the letter
Where we draw the line

What we do, and what we will refer out

Numble can help with CRA notice review, document organization, bookkeeping cleanup, filing support, and response preparation. That covers most letters small businesses receive.

If the matter involves a formal legal dispute, an objection, a tax court issue, or complex enforcement action, we will tell you, and we may recommend involving a tax lawyer. We would rather point you to the right help than overstep.

Pricing

CRA support priced to the notice

Every CRA letter is different, so we quote based on what yours actually requires. Send it over and we will tell you what is involved. Pricing depends on:

  • Type of CRA notice
  • Urgency and deadline
  • Number of periods involved
  • Whether bookkeeping is current
  • Amount of documentation requested
  • Whether GST, payroll, or corporate tax cleanup is required
  • Whether CRA authorization is needed
  • Whether the matter needs referral to a tax lawyer
No panic

Get help with a CRA notice

Send us the letter and tell us the deadline. We will explain what it means and what to do next, with no obligation.

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Tight deadline? Reach out right away so we can prioritize your response.

Related services

Most CRA notices trace back to the books

FAQ

CRA notice questions, answered

What should I do if I receive a CRA letter?
Start by reading it carefully and noting any deadline, then send it to us. Most CRA letters are routine. We help you understand what is being asked, gather the records, and respond properly, without panic.
Is a CRA review the same as an audit?
No. A review is usually a routine check to confirm information on a return, and it is not the same as an audit. An audit is a more detailed examination of your books and records. We help you tell which one you received and respond appropriately.
Can you talk to CRA for me?
Where it is authorized and appropriate, we can help communicate with the CRA or guide your response. Some matters require your authorization on your CRA account first, and we will walk you through that.
What documents does CRA usually ask for?
It depends on the notice, but common requests include receipts, invoices, bank and credit card statements, payroll records, GST records, contracts, and prior filings. We build a checklist of exactly what your letter needs.
Can you help with a GST notice?
Yes. We help with GST-related CRA notices, reconcile the GST records, and prepare an organized response.
Can you help with a payroll remittance notice?
Yes. We help you understand payroll remittance notices, organize the records, respond, and get remittances back on track.
What if my books are not ready?
That is common. If the notice connects to incomplete or out-of-date books, we clean up the relevant records first so your response is accurate and supported.
When should I hire a tax lawyer instead of an accountant?
For notice review, document organization, bookkeeping cleanup, filing support, and response preparation, an accountant is usually the right first step. If the matter involves a formal legal dispute, objection, tax court issue, or complex enforcement, we may recommend involving a tax lawyer.
Can you help if I missed the CRA deadline?
Yes. We help you respond as soon as possible, organize what is needed, and get current. Acting quickly is the best way to limit the impact.
Free tool

Estimate the interest and penalties on your balance

Get a quick, plain-language estimate of what is building up on an overdue CRA balance. It is an estimate for planning, not an official figure, and there is no judgment here, just a clearer picture.

7% This is the CRA prescribed interest rate we are applying for overdue amounts, in effect Apr 1 to Jun 30, 2026. It is charged daily and compounded, and it changes every quarter. Rates reviewed June 2026.
The deadline the amount was originally due.
Interest is estimated up to this date. Defaults to today.
Amount owing$0.00
Estimated arrears interest$0.00
Estimated penalty$0.00
Estimated total owing$0.00

Get help with this balance

Do not let this overwhelm you

However bad you think it might be, we have almost certainly seen it before, and we can help you get it back under control. The hardest part is starting. The first step is simply making the call.

Estimate only. This tool gives a rough, plain-language estimate for planning, not an official CRA figure or tax advice. CRA charges interest daily at a prescribed rate that changes every quarter, and penalties vary by program, history, and situation, so your actual balance may differ. Rate table last reviewed January 2026; always confirm current rates with CRA. For the exact figure and a plan to deal with it, talk to us.

Got a CRA letter? Send it over.

We will explain what it means, build your document checklist, and help you respond, calmly and on time.

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