If you have a SIN then you have an account on the CRA website that you can register for access, so that you can login anytime and see the status of your tax situation and returns with the CRA.

My Account is a secure portal that lets you view your personal income tax and benefit information and manage your tax affairs online. If you move, change mailing, email, phone or banking (Direct Deposit) info, then you must change these details yourself (your representative cannot do it for you) either on the phone with the CRA or online in My Account.

Changing these details with other government agencies does not automatically translate to the CRA My Account.

My Account For Individuals can be accessed here, and if you’re having a hard time with getting access to it, you can also phone the CRA at 1 (800) 959-8281.

Before you can register for My Account, you must have filed your income tax and benefit return for the current tax year or the previous one.

You will be asked for some detailed information on your most recently filed tax return, usually it will be obvious on the executive summary page (often line 15000 Net Income amount claimed).

You’ll want to ensure you get access well in advance of actually needing information, because it can take 2 up to weeks to complete.

Once you have access, you can use this online portal to upload applications for Taxpayer Relief Request, Voluntary Disclosures Program, and to make adjustment requests to previously filed tax returns. (If you forgot to claim a deduction, or income source, be prepared to upload/send the CRA documentation to prove your claims’ legitimacy > the CRA requires documented proof to approve almost all adjustment requests.