Case Studies by Industry

What the CRA scrutinises in each sector, and what the fix was worth

Sector-specific worked examples: what the CRA looks at in each industry, what it typically costs a business, and what the fix is worth.

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Industries collections

Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy

6 worked examples

Arts, Entertainment, Sports & Recreation

6 worked examples

Automotive

6 worked examples

Construction

6 worked examples

E-Commerce

6 worked examples

Financial Services & Insurance

6 worked examples

Healthcare

6 worked examples

Home & Business Support Services

6 worked examples

Manufacturing

6 worked examples

Non-Profit

6 worked examples

Personal Care, Creative & Media

6 worked examples

Professional Services

6 worked examples

Real Estate

6 worked examples

Restaurants

6 worked examples

Technology

6 worked examples

Transportation

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Niches collections

AI & Machine Learning Firms

6 worked examples

Amazon FBA Sellers

6 worked examples

Animators & Media Production Studios

6 worked examples

Antique & Specialty Retailers

6 worked examples

App Developers

6 worked examples

Apparel & Textile Manufacturers

6 worked examples

Appliance & Equipment Repair

6 worked examples

Appraisers

6 worked examples

Architects

6 worked examples

Auto Body & Collision Repair

6 worked examples

Auto Parts & Accessories Retailers

6 worked examples

Auto Repair Shops

6 worked examples

Automotive Parts Manufacturers

6 worked examples

Bakeries

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Barbershops

6 worked examples

Bars & Pubs

6 worked examples

Beauty & Cosmetics Retailers

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Beauty Salons & Hair Stylists

6 worked examples

Brokers

6 worked examples

Business Coaches & Advisors

6 worked examples

Cafes

6 worked examples

Call Centres, BPO & Virtual Assistants

6 worked examples

Car Dealerships

6 worked examples

Car Wash & Detailing

6 worked examples

Carpenters & Cabinetmakers

6 worked examples

Catering Services

6 worked examples

Chemical Manufacturers

6 worked examples

Chiropractors

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Cloud Kitchens & Ghost Kitchens

6 worked examples

Co-operatives

6 worked examples

Colleges & Training Institutes

6 worked examples

Commercial Real Estate

6 worked examples

Community Organizations

6 worked examples

Condominium Corporations

6 worked examples

Content Creators & Influencers

6 worked examples

Convenience Stores

6 worked examples

Crop Farms, Greenhouses & Nurseries

6 worked examples

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Businesses

6 worked examples

Cybersecurity Companies

6 worked examples

Daycare, Childcare & CWELCC

6 worked examples

Delivery & Courier Services

6 worked examples

Dentists & Orthodontists

6 worked examples

Digital Goods Sellers

6 worked examples

Digital Marketplaces & Platforms

6 worked examples

Dropshippers

6 worked examples

E-commerce Businesses

6 worked examples

eBay Stores

6 worked examples

Electricians

6 worked examples

Electronics & Electrical Equipment Manufacturers

6 worked examples

Engineering Firms

6 worked examples

Event Planners & Wedding Professionals

6 worked examples

Event Venues & Banquet Halls

6 worked examples

Excavation & Heavy Equipment Contractors

6 worked examples

Family Doctors & GPs

6 worked examples

Farms & Agricultural Businesses

6 worked examples

Fashion & Apparel Retailers

6 worked examples

Film & TV Production Companies

6 worked examples

Finance & Lending Companies

6 worked examples

Financial Advisors

6 worked examples

Fine Dining

6 worked examples

Fintech Companies

6 worked examples

Fishing & Aquaculture

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Fleet Management & Vehicle Leasing

6 worked examples

Flooring & Tiling Contractors

6 worked examples

Food & Beverage Processors

6 worked examples

Food Trucks

6 worked examples

Forestry & Logging Businesses

6 worked examples

Foundations

6 worked examples

Framers

6 worked examples

Franchises

6 worked examples

Franchises & Franchisees

6 worked examples

Freight Brokers & Dispatch Services

6 worked examples

Furniture & Wood Product Manufacturers

6 worked examples

Game Development Studios

6 worked examples

Gaming & Esports Companies

6 worked examples

Gas Stations

6 worked examples

General Contractors

6 worked examples

Golf Courses

6 worked examples

Graphic Design & Creative Studios

6 worked examples

Grocery & Specialty Food Retailers

6 worked examples

Gyms & Fitness Studios

6 worked examples

Hardware Manufacturers

6 worked examples

Home Builders

6 worked examples

Home Care & Senior Care Providers

6 worked examples

Hotels & Lodging

6 worked examples

House Flippers & Renovation Investors

6 worked examples

HVAC Contractors

6 worked examples

Immigration Consultants

6 worked examples

Import & Export Businesses

6 worked examples

Insurance Brokers & Agencies

6 worked examples

Investment Advisors & Portfolio Managers

6 worked examples

IT Consultants

6 worked examples

IT Service Providers

6 worked examples

Janitorial Services

6 worked examples

Landlords & Rental Property Owners

6 worked examples

Landscaping & Snow Removal

6 worked examples

Last-Mile Delivery Businesses

6 worked examples

Laundromats & Dry Cleaners

6 worked examples

Lawyers & Law Firms

6 worked examples

Leasing Agencies

6 worked examples

Legal Consultants & Paralegals

6 worked examples

Limousine & Chauffeur Services

6 worked examples

Livestock, Dairy & Poultry Farms

6 worked examples

Logistics Providers

6 worked examples

Machinery Manufacturers

6 worked examples

Management Consultants

6 worked examples

Manufacturing Companies

6 worked examples

Marketing Agencies

6 worked examples

Massage Therapists & RMTs

6 worked examples

Medical Clinics

6 worked examples

Medical Labs & Diagnostics

6 worked examples

Mental Health Counselors

6 worked examples

Metal Fabricators

6 worked examples

Midwives & OB/GYNs

6 worked examples

Mining & Exploration Companies

6 worked examples

Money Services Businesses

6 worked examples

Mortgage Brokers

6 worked examples

Motels, Inns & Bed-and-Breakfasts

6 worked examples

Moving Companies

6 worked examples

Museums, Galleries & Cultural Organizations

6 worked examples

Music & Performing Arts Venues

6 worked examples

Nail Salons & Estheticians

6 worked examples

Non-Profit Organizations

6 worked examples

Nurses

6 worked examples

Occupational Therapists

6 worked examples

Oil & Gas Service Companies

6 worked examples

Online Marketplace Sellers

6 worked examples

Optometrists

6 worked examples

Owner-Operator Truckers

6 worked examples

Painters

6 worked examples

Personal Trainers & Fitness Coaches

6 worked examples

Pest Control Companies

6 worked examples

Pet Grooming & Pet Care

6 worked examples

Pharmacies

6 worked examples

Photographers & Videographers

6 worked examples

Physiotherapists

6 worked examples

Plastics & Packaging Manufacturers

6 worked examples

Plumbers

6 worked examples

Podiatrists & Foot Clinics

6 worked examples

Pre-Construction Condo Investors & Flips

6 worked examples

Printing & Sign Shops

6 worked examples

Private Equity & Investment Funds

6 worked examples

Private Schools

6 worked examples

Product Manufacturers

6 worked examples

Professional Associations

6 worked examples

Property Developers

6 worked examples

Property Managers

6 worked examples

Public Transit & Charter

6 worked examples

Quick-Service Restaurants & Fast Food

6 worked examples

Real Estate Investors

6 worked examples

Realtors

6 worked examples

Recreation & Amusement Businesses

6 worked examples

Recreation & Sports Clubs

6 worked examples

Registered Charities

6 worked examples

Religious Organizations

6 worked examples

Renewable Energy & Solar Businesses

6 worked examples

Renovation & Remodeling Contractors

6 worked examples

Residential & Commercial Cleaning Companies

6 worked examples

Restoration & Disaster Recovery

6 worked examples

Retail Stores

6 worked examples

Roofers & Renovation firms

6 worked examples

SaaS Startups

6 worked examples

Security Guard Companies

6 worked examples

Shopify Sellers

6 worked examples

Short-Term Rental & Airbnb Hosts

6 worked examples

Social Services

6 worked examples

Software Developers

6 worked examples

Spas & Wellness Clinics

6 worked examples

Specialists & Surgeons

6 worked examples

Sports Clubs & Leagues

6 worked examples

Staffing & Recruitment Firms

6 worked examples

Subcontractors

6 worked examples

Tattoo & Piercing Studios

6 worked examples

Taxi & Ride-Sharing

6 worked examples

Tech Startups

6 worked examples

Textile Mills

6 worked examples

Tire Shops

6 worked examples

Towing Companies

6 worked examples

Travel Agencies & Tour Operators

6 worked examples

Trucking & Freight

6 worked examples

Tutoring & Education Centres

6 worked examples

Used Car Dealers

6 worked examples

Veterinary Clinics

6 worked examples

Warehousing Businesses

6 worked examples

Waste Management & Recycling

6 worked examples

Wealth Management Firms

6 worked examples

Web Development & Design Agencies

6 worked examples

Wholesale Distributors

6 worked examples

Wholesalers

6 worked examples

WooCommerce Brands

6 worked examples

Sources. CRA — Businesses · Income Tax Act (Justice Laws Website)

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