CRA Audit or Tax Debt? Free 20-Minute Call

Facing a CRA audit or reassessment? Have a former CRA auditor on your side.

Parm Shergill, CPA, spent 10 years as a CRA GST/HST auditor. Now he helps business owners challenge assessments, prepare their response, and deal with CRA.

A stronger defence. Less weight on your shoulders.

Former CRA experience, working for you

Parm understands how GST/HST auditors examine a file, question claims and assess supporting records. That experience shapes your response.

Challenge amounts you shouldn't have to pay

We examine CRA's findings, identify unsupported adjustments and missed entitlements, and build an evidence-backed case for a reduction.

We handle the CRA back-and-forth

Once engaged and authorized, we manage the correspondence, prepare submissions and follow up with CRA on your behalf.

Know the scope and cost before committing

Start with a free consultation. If you go ahead, you get a written scope and fee before any paid work begins.

What representation can change

Results for business owners we’ve helped with CRA.

Client resultProfessional services firm · CRA audit

$92,000 proposed reassessment withdrawn

Proposed$92,000

After response$0

The challenge: The business received a $92,000 proposed reassessment with 30 days to respond. The owners weren’t sure how to challenge the findings or which documents would support their position.
What we did: We reviewed the auditor’s findings line by line, identified unsupported adjustments, and prepared a written response backed by supporting records. We handled communication with the auditor and answered follow-up questions.
The outcome: CRA accepted the supporting evidence and withdrew the full $92,000 proposed reassessment.

Client resultConstruction business · GST/HST review

$68,000 assessment reduced to $19,000

Assessed$68,000

After response$19,000

The challenge: A construction business faced a $68,000 assessment after CRA questioned its input tax credits. The owner had supporting invoices but didn’t know how to organize them or respond.
What we did: We reviewed the disputed credits, matched invoices and payment records to each item, and prepared a detailed submission. We dealt directly with CRA throughout the review.
The outcome: CRA accepted $49,000 in disputed input tax credits, reducing the assessment from $68,000 to $19,000.

Client resultSmall business · CRA collections

A payment plan for $54,000 in tax debt

Balance owing$54,000

Monthly payment$2,500

The challenge: The business had fallen behind on GST/HST and payroll remittances. Its outstanding balance had reached $54,000, and the owner was receiving calls from CRA collections.
What we did: We confirmed the balance, brought overdue filings up to date, and proposed a payment arrangement based on the business’s cash flow. We also submitted a separate request for penalty and interest relief.
The outcome: CRA accepted an initial payment arrangement of $2,500 per month and approved $4,800 in penalty and interest relief.

Based on actual client matters. Names and identifying details removed. Results depend on the facts of each case.

Everything you need to know before you book

Is the consultation really free?

Yes. It's a free 20-minute phone call with no obligation. If you'd like our help afterwards, you get a written scope and fee before any paid work starts.

Who will call me?

Parm Shergill, CPA, calls you himself at your booked time from 778-551-2532. Save the number so you recognize the call.

What should I have ready for the call?

Your CRA letter or notice, any deadline on it, and a note of anything you've already sent CRA. Please don't email your SIN or CRA login.

How long do I have to respond to CRA?

It depends on the letter. A proposal letter usually gives 30 days to respond. To object to a reassessment, businesses and GST/HST registrants generally have 90 days from the date of the notice; individuals have the later of 90 days or one year after their filing due date. We'll confirm your exact deadline on the call.

Can you help if I've already responded to CRA?

Yes. We review what was sent and where things stand. If CRA has already reassessed, we look at whether a notice of objection makes sense and the deadline for filing one.

Can you represent me with CRA?

Yes. Once you authorize us as your representative, we deal with CRA on your behalf: calls, letters, audit responses, proposal letters and objections. If a matter needs to go to the Tax Court, we'll tell you upfront.

Can you help with tax debt and collections?

Yes. We help set up payment arrangements with CRA and prepare requests for relief from penalties and interest. Relief requests can cover the past 10 calendar years.

Can you work with my existing accountant?

Yes. We can handle the CRA matter while your accountant continues your regular work, and coordinate with them where needed.

What does representation cost?

It depends on the matter. After the free call, you receive a written scope and fee before any paid work starts, so you know the cost upfront.

Can you guarantee a reduction?

No. No one can guarantee how CRA will decide. We challenge what the facts don't support and claim what you're entitled to, and you'll know your realistic options from the first call.

Do you work with businesses outside BC?

Yes, across Canada, by phone and online. In Quebec, GST/HST and QST matters are handled by Revenu Québec, which we don't currently take on.

Are you affiliated with CRA?

No. Brookside CPA is an independent CPA firm that works for you. Parm worked at CRA as a GST/HST auditor for 10 years before founding the firm.

You don't have to deal with CRA alone.

Speak with Parm about your situation and find out how Brookside could help.