Late and Back Tax Filing Services in Burlington, Ontario
Behind on CRA tax filings? BOMCAS Canada helps Burlington residents and businesses catch up on unfiled returns, minimize penalties, and restore CRA compliance — confidentially and without judgment.
Late Tax Filing Help for Burlington Residents and Businesses
Missing one or more years of CRA tax filings is a stressful situation — but it is one that BOMCAS Canada helps Burlington clients resolve every day. Whether you are a Burlington employee who missed filing during a difficult life period, a self-employed individual confused about your obligations, or a business owner behind on corporate T2 returns or GST/HST filings, our experienced team will assess your situation, gather the necessary information, and prepare all outstanding returns accurately and strategically.
Many Burlington clients who come to us dreading a large tax bill are relieved to find they have refunds owing — sometimes for multiple years. Even when taxes are owed, we help minimize penalties through timely filing and, where eligible, apply for CRA Taxpayer Relief to reduce accumulated interest and penalties. The sooner you act, the more you save — penalties compound daily when returns remain unfiled.
Our Burlington late tax filing service covers personal T1 returns, corporate T2 returns, GST/HST returns, payroll source deduction remittances, and Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) applications for eligible cases involving undisclosed income or amended returns. We handle all CRA communication on your behalf throughout the entire process.
Our Late Filing Process for Burlington Clients
CRA Account Review
We access your CRA account to identify all unfiled years, existing balances, penalties, and any enforcement actions already in progress.
Document Gathering
We collect all required slips and records, including requesting copies directly from the CRA when originals are unavailable.
Return Preparation
Accurate preparation of T1 or T2 returns for all outstanding years, applying all credits, deductions, and loss carry-forwards optimally.
CRA Filing
Electronic or paper filing of all outstanding returns with full documentation and proof of filing maintained.
Taxpayer Relief
Where eligible, we prepare and submit RC4288 Taxpayer Relief applications to request reduction or cancellation of penalties and interest.
Payment Arrangements
If you owe a balance, we help negotiate a manageable CRA payment plan to restore good standing while protecting you from enforcement.
CRA Penalties for Late Filing in Burlington
| Penalty Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Late Filing Penalty (T1 with balance owing) | 5% of balance + 1%/month (max 12 months) |
| Repeat Late Filing Penalty | 10% of balance + 2%/month (max 20 months) |
| Late Filing – T2 (no income) | $25/day, min $100, max $2,500 |
| Interest on Unpaid Tax | CRA prescribed rate, compounded daily |
| GST/HST Late Penalty | 1% of balance + 0.25%/month (max 12) |
FAQs — Late Tax Filing in Burlington
CRA generally allows you to file late T1 returns for up to 10 years and receive refunds for returns filed within 10 years of the tax year-end. There is no absolute cutoff preventing filing of older returns, though refunds beyond 10 years are not available. Filing outstanding returns stops the accumulation of late-filing penalties.
No — filing is almost always better than continuing not to file. Late-filing penalties for returns with a balance owing increase every month, compounding your debt. Filing stops the penalty clock. For returns where you have a refund, filing has no penalty at all — you just receive money that was already yours.
Yes. Even if you've received a CRA demand to file letter, a collections call, or a proposed notional assessment, BOMCAS Canada can represent you and manage the process professionally. Responding to the CRA promptly after receiving a demand typically results in more favourable treatment than continued non-filing.
The VDP allows eligible Burlington taxpayers to proactively disclose previously unreported income or unfiled returns — typically with significant penalty relief — provided the disclosure is made before the CRA contacts you. We advise on VDP eligibility and manage the entire application process for qualified Burlington clients.
If you can't pay the full balance owing, filing your returns immediately is still the right move — it stops the late-filing penalty from growing. The CRA has payment arrangement programs that allow eligible taxpayers to pay outstanding amounts over time. BOMCAS Canada helps Burlington clients negotiate workable payment plans that protect them from enforcement while addressing their arrears.