These basic lessons are the «why» behind these two columns: * Never accept the
numbers you receive from CRA as being correct; always make sure you understand and agree; * Always insist on the background calculations and assumptions to the
numbers; there is no way anyone should pay a bill without understanding it; too many people just pay when it comes to CRA; * Never give up if you think you are right; having said this, I do not know yet if the company in this story will in fact file a second Notice
of Objection to recover the
additional $ 1,000... cost
benefit does enter into the equation at times; * There are a surprising
number of CRA staff in the
various departments who are understanding and helpful; * As I have stated in earlier columns, there are mechanisms built into the system that protect and allow taxpayers to challenge CRA where it is appropriate.