If a request for relief is turned down by the CRA, you can request a review by a second CRA official, and then a judicial review. However, there is no guarantee they will rule in your favour. Photo by Pra-chid/Getty Images/Postmedia files

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Canada’s tax system is commonly referred to as a “self-assessment” system, meaning that individuals complete a tax return each year to report their annual income, claim any applicable deductions or credits, and calculate whether they owe tax or will be entitled to a refund.

To encourage taxpayers to diligently report all of our income, the Income Tax Act imposes penalties for

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