The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is a set of 16 rights Canadians are entitled to in their dealings with the Canada Revenue Agency, and also includes a Commitment to Small Business.
Rights for Canadian taxpayers:
You have the right to receive entitlements and to pay no more and no less than what is required by law. You have the right to service in both official languages. You have the right to privacy and confidentiality. You have the right to a formal review and a subsequent appeal. You have the right to be treated professionally, courteously, and fairly. You have the right to complete, accurate, clear, and timely information. You have the right, unless otherwise provided by law, not to pay income tax amounts in dispute before you have had an impartial review. You have the right to have the law applied consistently. You have the right to lodge a service complaint and to be provided with an explanation of our findings. You have the right to have the costs of compliance taken into account when administering tax legislation. You have the right to expect us to be accountable. You have the right to relief from penalties and interest under tax legislation because of extraordinary circumstances ( such as disasters, service disruptions or financial hardship). You have the right to expect us to publish our service standards and report annually. You have the right to expect us to warn you about questionable tax schemes in a timely manner. You have the right to be represented by a person of your choice. You have the right to lodge a service complaint and request a formal review without fear of reprisal.
Commitment to small business:
The CRA is committed to administering the tax system in a way that minimizes the costs of compliance for small businesses. The CRA is committed to working with all governments to streamline service, minimize cost, and reduce the compliance burden The CRA is committed to providing service offerings that meet the needs of small businesses. The CRA is committed to conducting outreach activities that help small businesses comply with the legislation we administer. The CRA is committed to explaining how we conduct our business with small businesses.