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Ask the CRA to cancel or waive penalties and interest (taxpayer relief)
Ask the CRA to cancel or waive penalties and interest (taxpayer relief) is a free service run by the Canada Revenue Agency for people whose tax penalties or interest came from events beyond their control. Checked on the official page on October 15, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Penalties or interest on a CRA account; Caused by events beyond your control.
We last read this on October 15, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
When events beyond your control stopped you from meeting your tax obligations, the CRA may grant relief of penalties and interest. The page links a self-evaluation tool to check whether you should apply. The CRA warns processing is slow right now.
Who qualifies
People whose tax penalties or interest came from events beyond their control.
We read all of this on their own website. If something has changed, tell us here. It takes 20 seconds, needs no account, and nothing is deleted: the old fact stays until a person checks yours.