How to Create a CRA My Account (Personal)

How to Create a CRA My Account (Personal)

please follow the instructions below to create your Canada Revenue Agency My Account (Personal). This account will enable you to securely access and manage your personal tax information online.

Step-by-Step Registration Instructions

Step 1 – Gather Required Information

Please have the following details ready before starting:

  • Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • Date of Birth
  • Postal Code
  • Information from your most recently filed personal income tax return (specific line amount)

Step 2 – Access the CRA Portal

Step 3 – Complete the Online Registration

  • Enter your personal identification details as requested.
  • Create a CRA user ID and password.
  • Choose and answer security questions.
  • After completing these steps, you will be granted limited access to your account.

Step 4 – Activate Your Account with a Security Code

  • The CRA will mail a security code to your address on file (within 10 business days).
  • Once you receive it, log in with your CRA user ID and password, and enter the security code to gain full access to your account.

Step 5 – (Optional) Enable Multi-Factor Authentication

  • For enhanced security, you may add a telephone number or email to enable multi-factor authentication during future logins.

Step 6 – Begin Using Your CRA My Account

Once activated, you will be able to:

  • View and print your Notices of Assessment
  • Access T4/T5 slips
  • Review RRSP and TFSA contribution room
  • Monitor tax balances and instalments
  • Submit and track adjustment requestsequests