4 What to Expect After Filing

Canadian Cross-Border Tax Planning · 3:21

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[Verse 1]
You've filed your case, now what comes next?
The CRA will read through all your text
A reviewing officer gets assigned
To look through every page and line
Three to twelve months is the typical wait
Sometimes longer if your case is complicated

[Chorus]
Officer assigned, three to twelve months time
They might call for more, keep that in mind
Written decision coming your way
If denied don't worry, there's another day
Second-level review, then Federal Court
Building your case with proper support

[Verse 2]
Your phone might ring, an email might come
The officer needs more information
Documents missing, questions arise
Answer quickly, don't be surprised
They're building their picture of your situation
Cooperation helps your application

[Chorus]
Officer assigned, three to twelve months time
They might call for more, keep that in mind
Written decision coming your way
If denied don't worry, there's another day
Second-level review, then Federal Court
Building your case with proper support

[Bridge]
While you're waiting, collections might continue
You can ask them to pause but they don't have to
If the first review says no
Second-level's where you go
If that fails, Federal Court's your final route
That's when lawyers become absolute

[Verse 3]
Written decision in your mailbox
Could be yes or no or partial stops
If it's not the answer that you hoped to see
Second-level review comes naturally
Different eyes will read your case again
Sometimes patience pays off in the end

[Chorus]
Officer assigned, three to twelve months time
They might call for more, keep that in mind
Written decision coming your way
If denied don't worry, there's another day
Second-level review, then Federal Court
Building your case with proper support

[Outro]
From filing to decision, now you know the way
The system has steps, don't lose heart today
Your case is moving through the proper channels
Understanding helps when life unravels

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