When you owe money – collections at the CRA

Services and information

• Debts the Canada Revenue Agency collects
  The CRA collects amounts owed for tax programs and other government programs
• If you want to pay in full
  Pay your debt now to avoid interest and other financial and legal consequences
• If you cannot pay in full now
  Make a payment arrangement, and get information about taxpayer relief provisions or financial hardship provisions
• If you refuse to pay or to cooperate with the Canada Revenue Agency
  If you do not pay your debt in full and on time, the CRA can use a variety of tools to recover the money you owe
• Contact the Canada Revenue Agency about your debt
  Speak with a collections agent about your debt, and find out more information about the CRA’s collections policies