Want to check the status of your tax return? Or maybe you'd like to register for direct deposit? Or perhaps you need proof of income so you can sponsor a family member to come to Canada?
With My Account, the Canada Revenue Agency's secure online portal, you can complete all these tasks easily online. My Account can also help you file your tax return—new this tax filing season, you can use your My Account user ID and password to access the CRA's new Auto-fill my return service when you file online. Auto-fill my return automatically fills in certain parts of your return.
Within My Account, you can also do other things, such as check your RRSP and TFSA contribution limits and register to receive your mail online. When you register, the CRA will no longer print and mail eligible correspondence to you. Instead, you will receive an email when there is mail to view in My Account.
To register for My Account, go to cra.gc.ca/myaccount and follow the steps listed. You will need your social insurance number, as well as your last two tax returns. Make sure the CRA has your current address before you register. The same day you register, you will have immediate access to some of your tax information, such as a condensed version of your notice of assessment.
You will then be sent a security code by mail. When your code arrives, enter it right away to complete your registration and access the full suite of My Account services. You'll have all your tax information at your fingertips. You can view your detailed notice of assessment, view your benefit payments, and even make changes to your tax return.
More information about My Account is available online at cra.gc.ca/myaccount.
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