All posts by: Nina Crawford

How to Change Your Email Address with the CRA

The Canada Revenue Agency allows individuals to update their email address to receive important account notifications and security alerts. Email is used for CRA My Account messages, benefit updates, and login-related notices, but never for confidential tax information. You can... Read More

How to Change Your Phone Number with the CRA

Keeping your phone number up to date with the Canada Revenue Agency helps ensure you receive important account notifications and security communications. Individuals can change their phone number quickly through CRA My Account, by calling CRA after identity verification, or... Read More

CRA Reassessment of Ontario Child Care Credit: TurboTax Software Error Guide

Facing a sudden CRA Notice of Reassessment on your 2021 to 2023 tax filings? Discover the root cause behind the TurboTax Form ON479-A Ontario CARE tax credit calculation glitch, learn how much you may owe, and get a step-by-step recovery... Read More

How to Update Your Marital Status with the CRA

Updating your marital status with the Canada Revenue Agency is essential to ensure accurate calculation of child and family benefits. Changes such as marriage, separation, divorce, common-law status, reconciliation, or the death of a spouse must be reported, usually by... Read More

Update Your Personal Information with the CRA

Keeping your personal information current with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) helps ensure you receive refunds, benefits, credits, and important correspondence on time. Individuals should update details such as their address, phone number, email, direct deposit information, marital status, legal... Read More

Direct Deposit for Individuals: Receive CRA Payments Faster

Direct deposit is the fastest and most secure way for individuals to receive payments from the Canada Revenue Agency. Once enrolled, CRA deposits tax refunds, benefits, and credits directly into your bank account, reducing delays and eliminating the risk of... Read More

Common CRA Tax Mistakes to Avoid in 2026: A Canadian Filing Guide

Don’t let errors trigger an audit. Learn the most common CRA tax filing mistakes Canadians make in 2026 and how to ensure a smooth, penalty-free tax return before the April 30 deadline.... Read More

How to Change Your Address with the CRA

When you move, updating your address with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) ensures you continue to receive tax notices, refunds, benefit payments, and other important correspondence without interruption. You can update your address online through CRA My Account for immediate... Read More

Ways to Contact a CRA Agent for Faster Assistance

To get help with your Canadian taxes, the CRA offers multiple ways to contact an agent safely and efficiently. You can call CRA by phone, use secure online portals such as My Account or My Business Account, correspond by mail,... Read More

Tax Rates and Income Brackets for Individuals in Canada

Canada uses a progressive income tax system where your taxable income is taxed at increasing rates as it rises. For 2026, federal personal tax rates range from 14.0% on income up to $58,523 to 33.0% on income over $258,482. In... Read More