Employer Compliance Audit Support
Prepare for and respond to CRA payroll audits, WSIB reviews, and Ministry of Labour inspections. Ensure compliance with employment standards, health and safety requirements, and tax obligations.
Receiving a notice of audit from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA Payroll Audit), Ontario Ministry of Labour (Employment Standards Officer inspection), or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB Employer Audit) creates intense operational strain. Auditors scrutinize payroll source deductions (CPP, EI, tax withholding), independent contractor classification, overtime pay calculations, and Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) compliance. GovPrepare organizes your records, performs pre-audit reconciliations, identifies vulnerabilities, and assists in drafting formal, fact-based responses to government auditors.
Goals
- Review auditor request letters and establish a strict evidence disclosure scope
- Audit payroll reconciliations (T4 vs PIER reports, CPP/EI max thresholds, taxable benefits)
- Review independent contractor agreements against CRA worker classification tests
- Compile Ministry of Labour required workplace postings, health and safety policies, and JHSC minutes
- Draft structured audit response packages and represent your file during auditor conferences
Outcomes
- CRA / Ministry of Labour / WSIB audit notification letter and question checklist
- Payroll ledgers, T4 summaries, and employee contracts for the audit period
- Invoices, subcontractor agreements, and payments for independent contractors
- Health and safety training records and worker injury logs (Form 7s)
The Employer Compliance Audit Support Process
Audit scope analysis
Examine the government notice to identify target years, categories, and deadlines.
Internal reconciliation
Audit your ledgers before the inspector sees them to catch and explain anomalies.
Evidence dossier
Assemble clean, cross-referenced binders addressing every auditor request item.
Post-audit resolution
Assist in reviewing preliminary audit findings and negotiating settlement or objection filings.
Ready to start employer compliance audit support?
$979 flat rate • 10 hours • Certified 1-on-1 GovGuides™
Employer Compliance Audit Support - Your Questions Answered
What triggers a CRA payroll audit?
Common triggers include PIER (Pensionable and Insurable Earnings Review) discrepancies, high subcontractor-to-employee ratios, late remittances, or random industry-specific audits.
What is the penalty for misclassifying employees as contractors?
CRA can assess retroactive employer and employee CPP and EI contributions plus interest and penalties of up to 10-20%, making proper documentation essential.
Statistics & Program References (2026)
All figures on this page are sourced from official Government of Canada and United States government publications. Figures reflect 2026 program parameters unless otherwise noted.