North Bay woman fined for failing to comply with a judge's orders

Canada Revenue Agency
News Release

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On January 4, 2011, Anna McArthur, of North Bay, pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay to four counts of failing to comply with a judge's orders to file corporate income tax returns. McArthur, as a director, officer, or agent for 1135650 Ontario Inc., failed to file corporate income tax returns for the years 2002 to 2005. She was fined $2,000 per count for a total fine of $8,000.

In addition to the fines imposed by the courts, individuals or corporations, convicted of failing to file tax returns, are still obligated to file the tax returns and pay the full amount of taxes owing, plus interest, as well as any civil penalties that may be assessed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Individuals who have not filed returns for previous years, or who have not reported all of their income, can still voluntarily correct their tax affairs. They will not be penalized or prosecuted if they make a valid disclosure before they become aware of any compliance action being initiated by the CRA against them. These individuals may only have to pay the taxes owing, plus interest. More information on the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) can be found on the CRA's website at www.cra.gc.ca/voluntarydisclosures.

The information in this news release was obtained from the court records.

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