PROGRAM Overview

If you work with corporate or individual clients in a tax practice, this seminar gives you the language, logic, and leverage you need when the CRA shows up. Whether it's supporting a deduction, drafting an objection, or deciding whether to pay before fighting, you'll walk away with strategies you can use immediately.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 12 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

This course includes a 2-hour detailed presentation and a live Q&A period to conclude. The material is clear, easy to understand, and practical.

Objective 1

Understand tax payment requirements, filing deadlines, avoid interest and penalties.

Objective 2

Understand CRA verification processes and how to respond.

Objective 3

Understand penalties and arguments to defend against them.

Objective 4

Master fairness applications and learn what separates success and failure.

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For a limited time, save $75 with our bundled offer. Get full access to our upcoming 2025 Tax Seminar Series along with the highly practical Dealing With the CRA seminar (regularly $225).

The 2025 Tax Seminar Series is produced to our Gold Standard, featuring 8 expert-led sessions from September to December. Each session delivers in-depth insights and strategies on today’s most important tax topics.

2025 Tax Seminar Series + Dealing With CRA Bundle

2025 Tax Seminar Series Bundle
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Dealing With CRA
Seminar Standalone

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$225
Presentation, Slides, Q&A Included
CPD Credits 2.5h
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What We Will Cover...

Part 1

Foundation & Overview

  • Introduction to CRA Compliance Challenges
  • Understanding the Tax Lifecycle (Outside Perspective)
  • Understanding the Tax Lifecycle (Inside Perspective)
  • Special Issues in Tax Lifecycle
Part 2

Tax Payment Requirements & Timing

  • Individual Tax Payment Rules
  • Safe Instalment Calculations
  • Tax Payment Planning Strategies
  • Deceased Taxpayer Requirements
  • Trust Tax Payment Rules
  • Corporate Tax Payment & Instalments
  • Withholding Tax Obligations
Part 3

Interest, Penalties & Late Filing

  • Federal Interest Calculations
  • Interest on Refunds
  • Late Filing Penalties
  • Withholding Tax Penalties
  • Instalment Penalties
  • Managing Incomplete Information
Part 4

Filing Procedures & E-Filing

  • E-File Requirements & Limitations
  • Paper Filing Alternatives
  • Result of E-Filing on CRA Processes
  • Common Filing Errors
Part 5

CRA Verification & Audit Processes

  • Typical Verification Requests
  • My Account Issues & Electronic Communication
  • Audit Procedures & Information Requests
  • Privilege Considerations
  • Reportable Uncertain Tax Treatment (RUTT)
Part 6

Dispute Resolution Process

  • Proposal Letters & Response Strategies
  • Facts vs. Law Analysis
  • Reassessment Procedures
  • Notice of Objection Filing
  • Collections Process Management
Part 7

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute Barred Rules by Entity Type
  • Misrepresentation Exceptions
  • Tax Attributes & Carry-Forward Issues
  • Documentation for Defense of Position
Part 8

Penalties & Enforcement

  • Categories of Penalties
  • Late Filing & Non-Filing Penalties
  • Repeated Understatement Penalties
  • Gross Negligence Penalties
  • Tax Evasion Consequences
  • Information Return Penalties
  • GAAR Penalties
Part 9

CRA Information Powers & Access

  • CRA's Access to Information Powers
  • Taxpayer Access to CRA Information
  • Net-Worth Audit Procedures
  • Illegal Business Income Issues
Part 10

Relief Mechanisms

  • Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP)
  • Fairness Relief Applications
Part 11

Practical Applications & Case Studies

  • Real-World Examples & Solutions
  • Risk Management Strategies

Meet Your Presenters

Michael Cadesky

Michael Cadesky

FCPA, FCA, FTIHK, CTA, TEP (EMERITUS)

Michael Cadesky is the managing partner at Cadesky Tax and a committed contributor to the tax and accounting professions since 1980, earning the title of Fellow from CPA Ontario. He is a past governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation, past chair of STEP Canada and STEP Worldwide, and past chair of the CPA Canada Tax Committee for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Michael is also the co-author of 11 books on tax subjects and the author or co-author of numerous papers and articles on Canadian and international taxation.

Hugh Woolley

Hugh Woolley

CPA, CA, TEP

Hugh Woolley is an independent tax consultant who has taught income tax for over 30 years for a number of different professional organizations. Hugh has written courses for CPA Canada and over 10 papers for the B.C. Tax Conference as well as papers for the CTF's National Tax Conference and STEP Canada's National Conference. From 1990–1992 he worked at the CRA's Rulings Directorate in Ottawa writing "butterfly" tax rulings. Hugh is a past Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation.

Yes, the session will be recorded and uploaded. With your registration, you will have access to the recording and all materials for one year. You may view the material as many times as you need before the enrollment expiry in one year. The certificate of completion can be claimed at any time.

Yes. At the end of the session, you will receive a verifiable CPD Certificate indicating the full amount of instructional learning hours and all essential details.

Cadesky Tax Seminars are hosted online. You can join in live from anywhere and on any device that has internet browsing functionality. Each session concludes with a live Q&A.