Overdue & Prior-Year Tax Returns

Tax preparation with Elena Arsen, CPA, CMA · Arsen Accounting Services

Build an accurate picture of the outstanding years

A missing return, a return assessed by CRA without your filing, and a correction to a previously filed return are different situations. Provide prior assessments and correspondence so the work can be scoped appropriately. We look at each year’s income sources and identify which slips, receipts or business records are still needed.

Can I file overdue tax returns if some records are missing?

Available CRA slips can be useful, but they may not include every source of income or every deduction. Self-employment, rental income, investment costs and foreign income often require your own records. Where documentation is missing, we discuss what can be obtained and what remains uncertain.

Address related obligations separately

Several outstanding personal returns may also reveal GST/HST, corporate or information-return issues. Those filings need their own assessment. Preparing a late return does not itself remove interest or penalties, settle collections, or guarantee eligibility for a relief program. Any additional assistance needs to be expressly agreed.

A practical first inquiry

Tell us the tax years, province and main income sources, and whether CRA has given you a response deadline. You do not need to send a full set of sensitive documents in the first email. We will discuss availability, the preparation scope and how to share the necessary records securely.