2001-2002 Annual Report to Parliament

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Schedule D


Schedule D – Checks and Balances in Our Approach to Managing the Compliance Continuum


We have a robust set of checks and balances in place across the compliance continuum. These fundamental controls allow the CCRA to target its more resource-intensive enforcement efforts towards areas of highest risk and minimize the compliance burden for individuals and business. They promote the accurate reporting of income and trade data, reduce problems with insufficient tax and duty remittance, and facilitate the early detection of reporting errors. As illustrated in the exhibit below, the checks and balances go well beyond audit activities. These comprehensive measures span both preventative and detective controls, from source deductions, information slips matching, and intelligence gathering to audits, examinations, and even prosecutions.


Exhibit 21: Robust Checks and Balances Support Tax and Customs Systems




Understanding Non-Compliance


While overall compliance is high, like any other tax and border administration, we know that there will always be some degree of non-compliance. Exhibit 22 illustrates the elements of non-compliance with tax obligations, and the factors that contribute to it. The nature and sources of border non-compliance associated with the customs business line are largely comparable.


Exhibit 22: Understanding Tax Non-Compliance


Date modified:
2002-11-07