Tax questions, clear answers.
A Notice of Assessment (NOA) is the CRA's official response to your return. It summarizes the income, deductions, credits, refund, or balance the CRA assessed. Read it carefully because even small changes can matter later.
Most T4, T5, T3, and other common slips arrive by the end of February, although some slips have later deadlines. If one is missing in early March, check your CRA account, then contact the employer, payer, or financial institution. Do not guess at a missing amount.
You can pay through online banking, CRA My Payment, pre-authorized debit, an approved third-party provider, or by mailed cheque or money order. Use the correct payee and tax year, then keep the confirmation for your records.
You can request relief through the CRA's Taxpayer Relief Program when financial hardship, serious illness, disaster, CRA delay, or other qualifying circumstances affected compliance. A strong request includes clear dates, facts, and supporting records.
Treat unexpected messages asking for personal or banking details as suspicious. Do not click the link. Open the CRA site yourself, sign in to your account, or call a verified CRA number. Scammers often rely on urgency.
Set up direct deposit through your CRA account or a participating financial institution. Use the current CRA instructions before submitting any form. It is generally faster than waiting for a cheque by mail.