When you’ve filed an objection with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and certain conditions are met, you have the option to request a refund for the amounts in dispute. Here’s everything you need to know about this process.
Eligibility for a Refund: You can seek a refund if:
- You have already paid the amounts you owe.
- You have not received a decision on your objection within 120 days.
- For objections related to charitable donation tax credits or large corporations, refunds are generally limited to 50% of the amount in dispute.
- Include it with Your Objection: You can include your refund request when submitting your objection to the CRA.
- Submit it Separately: Alternatively, you can make a written refund request separately from your objection. In this case, ensure that you include the case number assigned to you and send it to the Chief of Appeals at the address provided in Appendix B.
Appendix A – Example of an Objection Letter By fax: (refer to Appendix B)
Your current address
contact number
Date
Chief of Appeals Appeals Intake Centre
P.O. Box 2006, Station Main Newmarket, ON L3Y 0E9
Subject: Objection to 2020 Reassessment (please include your account number)
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to formally object to the reassessment of my 2020 income tax return. Enclosed, you will find a copy of the notice of reassessment dated June 15, 2021, which is the subject of my objection.
In July 2020, I relocated from Vancouver to Edmundston, New Brunswick, to embark on a new job opportunity. On my 2020 tax return, I claimed moving expenses and submitted Form T1-M, which supports my Moving Expenses Deduction.
As indicated in my T1-M form, my family and I traveled to Edmundston by car. In my claim for transportation-related expenses, I included the subsequent costs incurred during a side trip to Banff. These costs are as follows:
- Travel expenses (fuel + car repair) $478.75
- Overnight lodging (1 night) $175.00
- Meals (2 days) $205.50
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