
Employee vs. Independent Contractor in Canada: How the CRA Decides
Employee vs. independent contractor in Canada: the CRA's two-step test, the cost of misclassifying a worker at 2026 CPP/EI rates, CPT1 rulings, slips and PSBs.
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We represent businesses and individuals during CRA audits, gather and organize documentation, communicate directly with CRA officers, and assist with objections and appeals.
A calm, well-prepared response often shortens an audit and reduces the final assessment.

Our process
We review the CRA letter, your exposure and the deadlines that apply.
You authorize us as your representative so the CRA deals with us directly.
We assemble documentation and present a clear, organized response.
We negotiate, object or appeal where needed until the matter is closed.
FAQ
For most individuals, a Notice of Objection must be filed within 90 days of the notice date or one year after the filing due date, whichever is later. For corporations, the limit is 90 days.
The VDP lets taxpayers correct past errors or omissions before the CRA contacts them, potentially with relief from penalties and part of the interest.
You can, but having a CPA represent you keeps communications focused, accurate and limited to what is actually requested.
Further reading

Employee vs. independent contractor in Canada: the CRA's two-step test, the cost of misclassifying a worker at 2026 CPP/EI rates, CPT1 rulings, slips and PSBs.
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How to prepare for a CRA audit: why corporations get selected, how the process works, the documents to gather, record retention, objections and the VDP.
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Shareholder loans in Canada: how s.15(2) and the one-year repayment rule work, the 3% prescribed rate for 2026, the series-of-loans trap and clean-up options.
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