CRA Payment Arrangements in Canada: How to Set Up a Tax Plan in Canada

Author : Canprosys Consultants | Published On : 21 Aug 2026

When you have a tax balance that you cannot pay in full by the deadline, you may be able to arrange payments with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). CRA payment arrangements enable individuals and businesses to clear a pending balance over a number of payments and not pay the balance once.

This option can be useful when a large tax bill creates a temporary cash-flow problem. You may not repay the balance but you can repay to a well-organized timeline of what you can comfortably afford.