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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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