All posts by: Nina Crawford

How to Change Your Mailing Preference with the CRA Online

If you move or change your mailing address, you should update your information with the Canada Revenue Agency as soon as possible. Keeping your address current ensures you receive tax notices, refunds, and benefit correspondence without interruption. The fastest way... Read More

Free Income Tax Clinic

Need help filing your income tax return in Canada? Free Tax Clinics under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) offer no-cost tax filing assistance for eligible individuals with modest income and simple tax situations. Learn who qualifies, what to... Read More

2026 Service Canada and CRA Office Statutory Holidays Closures

Holiday closures at Service Canada and the CRA may cause delays in application processing and benefit payments. During statutory holidays, the in‑person and call‑centre offices are closed, which can extend wait times for EI, CPP, OAS, tax inquiries, and other... Read More

Verify It’s the CRA Calling

When you receive a call claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), always verify the contact number before responding or giving personal information. CRA agents will identify themselves with their name and a callback number, but caller ID... Read More

Due Dates and Payment Dates for Personal Income Tax in Canada

Understanding due dates and payment deadlines for Canadian personal income tax helps you avoid penalties and interest. Most individual tax returns are due by April 30 of the year following the tax year, but if you or your spouse/common-law partner... Read More

How to Update Your Name with the CRA

If your legal name has changed, you should update your information with the Canada Revenue Agency to avoid delays with tax returns, benefits, and CRA correspondence. Name changes may result from marriage, divorce, adoption, or a legal name change. Depending... Read More

How to replace my Social Insurance Number (SIN) card?

Service Canada SIN office no longer issues SIN cards since 2014. Since then, a paper format was issued to replace the card version. This paper format is called the Confirmation of SIN paper and does not have any security features... Read More

Proof of address for Social Insurance Number SIN application

* * * IMPORTANT NOTE * * * Starting April 2023, Service Canada Social Insurance Number office no longer requires applicants to submit proof of address for their online application.   A proof of address is a document that confirms... Read More

Social Insurance Number Eligibility

Quick Facts The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a 9 digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits.  A SIN is issued to one person only and it cannot legally... Read More

SIN Paper Application Form (NAS2021)

If you are applying online or in-person at a Service Canada Centre, you do not need to complete this application form. Download Social Insurance Number paper application form, Click here.... Read More