2 CRA Audit and Assessment

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When the mailbox holds an envelope you dread
CRA's knocking with questions widespread
Desk audit means they'll scrutinize from afar
Field audit brings agents right where you are
Special audits dig deeper than before
Taxpayer records you must explore

[Chorus]
Three types of review, three four unlimited
Desk field special, powers distributed
Normal reassess three years for most
Four for business, that's their boast
Gross negligence one-six-three-two
Third party penalties coming for you

[Verse 2]
Audit powers stretch wide and far
Examine books wherever they are
Taxpayer obligations crystal clear
Produce records, make them appear
Answer questions under oath if pressed
Compliance isn't just a test

[Chorus]
Three types of review, three four unlimited
Desk field special, powers distributed
Normal reassess three years for most
Four for business, that's their boast
Gross negligence one-six-three-two
Third party penalties coming for you

[Verse 3]
Reassessment periods have their span
Three years personal, four year business plan
But when fraud or misrepresentation's found
Unlimited time, no statute bound
Extended periods for carryback claims
Playing by different timing games

[Bridge]
Net worth method when income's unclear
Compare assets year to year
Lifestyle doesn't match what's declared
Indirect assessment leaves you scared
Late filing penalties stack up high
Don't let compliance pass you by

[Chorus]
Three types of review, three four unlimited
Desk field special, powers distributed
Normal reassess three years for most
Four for business, that's their boast
Gross negligence one-six-three-two
Third party penalties coming for you

[Outro]
Section one-six-three point two awaits
Planners advisors at the gates
Gross negligence fifty percent fine
Keep your records clean and aligned

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