NoticeCheck

Requirement to Pay (s.224 ITA)

CRA

Already in force when served

Act now — already in force

  • Already in force when served. No court order needed
  • Can follow an unanswered notice in as little as 90 days

What this usually means

CRA instructs a bank, employer or other third party to pay CRA directly. Used to freeze bank accounts and garnish wages without a court order. It can reach RRSP funds.

Don't move, gift or retitle assets. Talk to an advisor first.

What to gather

  • The letter (all pages)
  • Envelope and date received
  • Account numbers (masked)
  • All correspondence related to the claim or account
  • Relevant contracts and agreements
  • List of assets and when they were acquired (do not transfer)

Sources

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