What is My Account?
My Account is a secure, online portal that is offered by the Government of Canada via the Canada Revenue Agency’s website and allows you to access your income and benefit information. This includes all of your income statements, Notices of Assessment, RRSP and TFSA information, and much more. You can also use My Account to complete tasks such as tracking your refund, setting up direct deposit, and updating your address. My Account provides you rapid access to valuable information.
How Do I Register?
To start your registration, click here. You will need the following information to register:
- Your Social Insurance Number.
- Your date of birth.
- Your current postal code.
- Your current/previous year tax return (The line amount requested will vary. It could be from the current tax year or the previous one). To register, a return for one of these two years must have been filed and assessed.
For step-by-step instructions on setting up your CRA user ID and password, please go to Registration Process to Access the CRA Login Services.
After initial registration, you will gain access to a limited variety of services until you receive your security code in the mail, which generally takes between 5 to 10 business days.
For a full list of services provided, click here.
