Don’t be Scared of Audit Personnel

People living in Canada have new options which enable them to get more tax refund and prevent few dollars from going into tax man’s pocket. Tax-free savings account is one of the key strategies which enable Canadians to invest five thousand dollars and earn tax free interest on these deposits. The main purpose is to save money and you can open this account from any financial institution. It is used in combination with RRSP – Registered Retirement Savings Plan.

According to a report released by statistics Canada nearly one-third of people living in Canada contribute towards Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). There is special software which has the embedded features of RRSP. Canadian tax filers will be able to calculate the amount of contribution or check out some other options. It enables them to invest in a scenario that gives them the best return. Your data from the last session will be carried forward by this software.

In reality, very few tax returns among the millions are actually reviewed by the IRS. It is just two percent of the total tax returns that are reviewed annually. Audit Defense Canada does not audit tax return on a routine basis unless there is something which is highly noticeable such as a deduction which required certain documents, the deduction is of high level as compared to earned income, or a certain item that is been listed as “red flag”.

If you receive a letter from Audit Defense Canada that your account will be audited than you should alert your accountant or tax attorney immediately so they can prepare a response appropriately.

Reasons for Audit from Audit Defense Canada

There is a standard list of reasons for an audit. In case you fall in one these categories, it is not necessary that you will have an audit but there are increased chances of getting one. If you fall in one of the following category, you may be audited, but this list in not all inclusive.

• If you use your vehicle for business purpose
• You are self employed
• Your salary is inordinately high
• There is an attempt from your side to deduct expenses of home office
• A long list of itemized deductions is submitted by you

If you do not include all the information related to your income or business, then there is absolutely no way you can prepare tax return in an honest manner. You may be audited at some point in your life, if you include any of the point mentioned in the above list.

Process of Audit Defense Canada

You need not be scared of Audit Defense Canada. Audit personnel will not show up at your office all of a sudden and order you to show your financial accounts and related documents. In the majority of the cases audit is done through mail and only a portion of your entire financial statement. For instance, if business meals are regularly deducted by you the audit personnel may ask for receipts.