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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers free, personalized support to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals. The Liaison Officer service is available across Canada to help you understand your tax obligations. A visit from a liaison officer is 100% confidential; the information you choose to discuss with a liaison officer will not be shared with other areas of the CRA, or anyone else.
There are two ways to access the Liaison Officer service:
- Request a personalized visit (service is available in person, by phone or online via MS Teams)
- Organize an in-person seminar or online webinar for your association or group
During a visit or seminar/webinar, the liaison officer will:
- help you better understand your tax obligations and possible business deductions
- explain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices
- explain how to avoid common tax errors
- give you an overview of helpful online tools and electronic services offered by the CRA
- answer your tax-related questions and address concerns
- show you how to use the Financial Performance Data to compare your business revenues and expenses with others in the same industry
If you’re having a personalized visit, the liaison officer will provide recommendations on how to strengthen your bookkeeping system and offer suggestions related to your books and records.