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The CRA Notice of Assessment is a document that confirms that your filing was received and processed. But it\u2019s more than just a confirmation. Your NOA provides a clear summary of the income you reported, the deductions and credits you claimed and the CRA’s calculation of your final tax situation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
It’s also where you will find other important details like your updated Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution room for future tax planning. Sometimes, it includes information related to specific tax forms or plans you’ve used, such as the Home Buyers’ Plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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There are two main ways you can receive this important document from the CRA: electronically (online) or by mail.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
The method you receive yours by depends on a couple of things:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Getting your Notice of Assessment electronically is the fastest way. If you filed your tax return online using NETFILE-certified tax software or had our tax professionals file for you, there’s a higher probability that your NOA will be available through a secure online service. This method is convenient and gives you quick access to your tax information as soon as the CRA has finished processing your return.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Check out our detailed guide on <\/span>where and how to find your NETFILE access code<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Here are the steps to find your Notice of Assessment once it’s ready:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Log In to CRA My Account:<\/span><\/b> You’ll have a couple of ways to log in securely. You can use the CRA’s own Login Services (where you get a CRA user ID and password) or choose to log in using a Sign-In Partner, like your online banking credentials (this is a secure and easy option).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
Go to Your Tax Info:<\/span><\/b> Once you’re logged in, look for sections related to your tax returns or correspondence.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
Find Your Notice of Assessment:<\/span><\/b> Within these sections, you should see a list of your filed tax years and correspondence from the CRA. Your Notice of Assessment for the current year (and potentially past years) will be available, usually as a PDF document that you can view, download, or print.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The CRA will send your NOA as a physical letter to your address if:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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You filed your tax return using a paper tax form instead of electronically via NETFILE.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
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If you’re expecting your NOA by mail, the timeline can vary. Generally, the CRA sends it out a few weeks after they receive and process your paper tax return.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Once you have your NOA, take a moment to review it carefully.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Compare the summary provided by the CRA with the copy of the income tax return you filed. Check for any discrepancies in the income reported, the deductions and credits allowed, or the final tax refund or balance owing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sometimes, the CRA can make adjustments based on the information they have, or they can flag something for review (though a change doesn’t necessarily mean an audit).\u00a0<\/p>\n
Confirm the outcome \u2013 does the amount listed for your tax refund match what you expected? Is the balance owing correct? Also, take note of your updated Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) deduction limit listed on the NOA. It is crucial for future retirement planning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, make sure to file your Notice of Assessment safely. Keep a digital copy saved securely or store the paper letter in a safe place. You might need it in the future when applying for loans, verifying your income, or even for tracking specific deductions or plan details in subsequent tax years. It’s an essential piece of your personal tax history.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you don’t receive your NOA within the expected timeframe (usually a few weeks after filing), the best course of action is to contact the CRA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
One way is to call their individual income tax inquiries line. Another convenient method, if you have <\/span>CRA My Account<\/a><\/span> set up, is to use their secure mail service within the portal to send a message asking about the status of your assessment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
The CRA can look into why you haven’t received your NOA. They can often provide you with the details over the phone (after verifying your identity) or help you troubleshoot accessing it online through CRA My Account. They can also arrange to resend you a paper copy if needed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Note if you live in Quebec<\/span>: <\/span><\/b>Since Quebec has its own provincial tax system, you’ll receive a separate provincial assessment from Revenue Qu\u00e9bec in addition to your federal one from the CRA. If you’re missing your provincial notice, contact <\/span>Revenue Qu\u00e9bec directly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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