The Spouse Trap: How a Single Number on Page 1 of the T1 General Can Trigger CRA Reviews, Delays, and Reassessments — And What Every Tax Preparer Must Do About It

When the Spouse's Net Income Changes After the Applicant's Return Is Already Filed, CRA's Automated Matching Systems Don't Wait for Explanations — Here's How to Stay Ahead of the Problem

Every tax season, thousands of Canadian tax preparers face a situation that looks routine on the surface but carries real risk underneath: filing a taxpayer’s T1 General return before their spouse’s …