[Verse 1] When the CRA sends you a notice that you disagree Don't just sit there wondering what your options might be File objection within ninety days, don't let it slide Or one year from the deadline if you qualify Section one-six-five is where the rules are laid Notice of Objection, get your case properly made State the facts clearly, tell them what went wrong Appeal your assessment before too much time is gone [Chorus] Object, appeal, and fight for what's right Ninety days to object or you'll lose the fight CRA Appeals first, then Tax Court's the way Supreme Court's the top, at the end of the day Know your rights as a taxpayer today [Verse 2] Appeals Division takes a second look at your case Independent review puts you in a better place They might confirm, vary, or vacate the call Settlement discussions can resolve it all Alternative dispute resolution saves you time Mediation helps when you're walking the line Taxpayer Bill of Rights protects you throughout Professional treatment is what it's about [Chorus] Object, appeal, and fight for what's right Ninety days to object or you'll lose the fight CRA Appeals first, then Tax Court's the way Supreme Court's the top, at the end of the day Know your rights as a taxpayer today [Bridge] Tax Court has two tracks for your case Informal procedure, twenty-five thousand's the base General procedure for the bigger amounts Every single dollar and every cent counts Federal Court of Appeal comes next in line Supreme Court of Canada, if the stars align Legal questions of national importance there Few cases make it, but the option's there [Verse 3] Settlement conferences happen all along the way Resolve your dispute without the courtroom fray ADR methods keep costs down low Faster resolution helps your case flow From Notice of Objection to the highest court Taxpayer protection is the key support Know the timelines, know your rights Don't give up without putting up a fight [Chorus] Object, appeal, and fight for what's right Ninety days to object or you'll lose the fight CRA Appeals first, then Tax Court's the way Supreme Court's the top, at the end of the day Know your rights as a taxpayer today [Outro] Section one-six-five, don't let it pass you by Your taxpayer rights will help you reach the sky From objection to appeal, make your voice heard Justice in taxation, that's the final word
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