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Get Bad Advice From the Canada Revenue Agency? You’re Out of Luck, Taxpayer

  • Canadians who receive incorrect tax advice from the Canada Revenue Agency have no legal recourse for incorrect personal income tax filings, according to tax lawyer Rotfleisch.
  • The Auditor General's office, led by Karen Hogan, reported that CRA staff answered only 17 percent of individual tax questions accurately.
  • Taxpayers can appeal interest or fees from errors caused by CRA advice but will not face gross negligence penalties.
  • Charlie's chatbot provided accurate information 33 percent of the time, which is slightly better than the responses from CRA agents.
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Get bad advice from the Canada Revenue Agency? You're out of luck, taxpayer

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The Office of the Auditor General has found that only 17% of individuals are taxed.

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Le Devoir broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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