When you owe money – collections at the CRA
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When you owe money – collections at the CRA
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- Debts the Canada Revenue Agency collects
The CRA collects amounts owed for tax programs and other government programs - If you want to pay in full
Pay your debt now to avoid interest and other financial and legal consequences - If you cannot pay in full now
Make a payment arrangement, and get information about taxpayer relief provisions or financial hardship provisions - If you refuse to pay or to cooperate with the Canada Revenue Agency
If you do not pay your debt in full and on time, the CRA can use a variety of tools to recover the money you owe - Contact the Canada Revenue Agency about your debt
Speak with a collections agent about your debt, and find out more information about the CRA’s collections policies
- Date modified:
- 2016-08-31