How to Check My Tax Return in Canada
In Canada, income taxes are assessed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). After you submit your tax return (due by April 30 each year), you must wait for the CRA to assess it and give you a final decision on whether your calculations were correct and how much money you owe or are owed. These assessments are distributed by mail, but you may also check the status of your return online or by telephone.
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Go to the CRA's website, then to the "My Account" section. Register for an "epass," or online account, if you do not already have one. To register, you will need your social insurance number, date of birth, a copy of your most recent processed income tax return and your current postal code (if you live in Canada) or ZIP code (if you live in the United States).
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Log into My Account. You may now browse information about a variety of topics, including tax return assessments, registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) deduction limits or goods and services tax (GST) or harmonized sales tax (HST) credits. The system will inform you of the status of your tax return and whether it has been received and assessed.
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Check the status of your income tax return by telephone by calling the CRA. For automated information about your tax return, call the Telerefund system at 800-959-1956. To speak to a CRA representative, call 800-959-8281.
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Authorize a family member or tax professional to access your information online on your behalf. The person must register online to obtain an epass, then give you their business number or representative identifier so you can give them access.
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