If you’re a business owner in Canada, you may need to authorize someone to access your tax information on your behalf. The RC-59 form is used to grant this authorization, allowing a representative to handle specific tax matters with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
What Does the RC-59 Form Do?
The RC-59 form is an authorization form that lets you, as a business owner, give someone else permission to manage certain aspects of your company’s tax information. This could include accountants, tax advisors, or any other trusted representative. Once authorized, your representative can:
- Communicate with the CRA on your behalf.
- Access your business tax information to help with filings, audits, or other tax matters.
- Manage your tax account, including making inquiries, correcting errors, or responding to CRA requests.
How to Complete the RC-59 Business Authorization Form
To fill out the RC-59 form, you’ll need to provide the following details:
- Business Number: Your 9-digit business number (BN).
- Corporation Name: The official name of your business as registered with the CRA.
- First and Last Name of the director or authorized signatory.
- Phone Number: Contact information for the business representative.
Make sure to have all this information ready before you start the process.
Why is Business Authorization Important?
Having a designated representative to handle your tax matters can save you time and help you stay organized. It ensures that someone with expertise is managing your CRA communications and any tax-related issues. This is especially helpful if you don’t have the time or knowledge to deal with these matters directly.
Let GTA Accounting Help You
At GTA Accounting, we can act as your authorized representative, ensuring that all your tax matters are handled smoothly. We’ll take care of filing the RC-59 form for you and manage your communications with the CRA, so you don’t have to worry about it. Contact us today if you need help with business authorization or any other tax services.