Setting Up a My CRA Account
What can I see by setting up a My Account with CRA
Your My Account for Individuals with CRA is a must have if you want to stay on top of your personal finances. By creating a login you will have access to very important personal financial information including:
Access to tax returns and notice of assessments for previous years
Account and payment information regarding tax payment and instalments
Information regarding benefits and credits including child tax benefit and HST/GST credit
Furthermore, having a My Account will allow you to access your My Service Canada Account giving you access to:
Employment Insurance (EI)
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Old Age Security (OAS)
Access your Record of Employment (ROI)
How do I set up a My Account with CRA
Before setting up your account you will need the following information.
Date of Birth
Social Insurance Number
Postal Code
Tax returns from the last two years (you will need to enter an amount from one of these returns)
Once you have this information you can register your account by signing in one of two ways; 1. Using the sign-in partner login. This option allows you to sign using your online banking. 2. Using the CRA login which you will create a login and password. You can access the main CRA login page by clicking here.
Once you have logged-in either through online banking access, or by creating a new sign-in, you will have immediate access to certain information. However, you will be mailed an access pin from CRA that will be required to unlock and view all your information.
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