When to expect your refund

You sent your tax return on or before April 15.

We usually process paper tax returns in about four weeks and EFILE, NETFILE, and TELEFILE returns in two weeks. We start to process returns in mid-February and you can check your refund status on My Account beginning in mid-March. If you call, please wait four weeks. You will get your refund faster if you choose the direct deposit option.

You sent your tax return after April 15.

We usually process paper tax returns in about six weeks and EFILE, NETFILE, and TELEFILE returns in two weeks. You can check your refund status on My Account beginning four weeks after you filed. If you call, please wait six weeks. You will get your refund faster if you choose the direct deposit option.

See How to check your refund status for different ways to check the status of your tax refund.

Forms and publications

• General Income Tax and Benefit Guide