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E-services for individuals

Use the links below to get information on the electronic services we offer to individuals. For more information, also see Accessing our secure online services.



Filing a return

NETFILE
A service that allows most Canadians to file their income tax and benefit return for the current year using the Internet

TELEFILE
A service that allows eligible individuals to electronically file their income tax and benefit return for the current year for free using a touch-tone telephone

Access code online
You need a four-digit access code to use NETFILE. This code changes each year, and you can only use it to file your own tax return. If you did not receive your NETFILE access code or cannot find it, you can get it online.

EFILE
A service that lets an authorized service provider send your individual income tax return information to us by Internet


Getting information

My Account
View your personal income tax and benefit information, and manage your tax affairs online: change your return, change your address or telephone number, authorize your representative or formally dispute your assessment or determination (see Note)

Represent a client
Register online as a representative and be authorized by your clients, family or friends. Once authorized, you will have online access to most of your client's information and services found on My Account.

Tax Information Phone Service (T.I.P.S.)
Get personal and general tax information from our automated phone service by calling 1-800-267-6999

Forms and publications
Download or order forms and publications online or by phone, get fillable forms, order forms and publications in multiple formats, and more

Child and Family Benefits Online Calculator
Use our calculator to determine the amount of Canada Child Tax Benefit or GST/HST credit, including related provincial and territorial benefits, you may be entitled to receive

Charity Listings
View our online lists, including those for newly registered and recently revoked charities as well as recent annulments

Electronic mailing lists
Receive an email notice when new information is added to our Web site


Refunds and payments

Direct deposit
Apply to have your refund or benefit payment deposited directly into your account at your financial institution

Electronic payments to the CRA
Make payments through your financial institution

TeleArrangement
You may be able to make a payment arrangement using a touch-tone telephone by calling 1-866-256-1147.

Note:
To use My Account, you have to register for an epass. Once you are registered, we will mail you a CRA Security Code, which you should receive in about five business days.



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Date modified:
2006-02-16
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