CRA Phone Number is 1 (800) 959-8281.
The Canada Revenue Agency is the revenue service of the federal government, and most provincial and territorial governments. The CRA collects taxes, administers tax law and policy, and delivers benefit programs and tax credits.
- Customer service: 1 (800) 959-8281
- Employees: 43,908 (March 2026)
- Headquarters: Ottawa
- Founded: November 1, 1999
- Annual budget: $5.1 billion (2018–19)
- Officeholder: Diane Lebouthillier (Minister)
- Jurisdiction: Canada, Government of Canada
| Reason for your call | Phone number | Hours of service (in local time unless noted) |
|---|---|---|
| Get help to unlock My Account or make payments:Unlock your CRA account (My Account)Make a paymentPay your required tax instalmentsTransfer a payment to your business account | All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut1-800-959-8281Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1 1-613-940-8495 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pmSat9 am to 5 pmSunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Update personal information or discuss your tax situation:Change your nameChange your marital statusAccount details about your COVID-19 benefitsDetails about your personal income tax fileFiling your taxes for the first timeReporting your income on your tax returnNotify the CRA of a death | All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut1-800-959-8281Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1 1-613-940-8495 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pmSat9 am to 5 pmSunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Ask about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) | All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut1-800-959-8281Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1 1-613-940-8495 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pmSat9 am to 5 pmSunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Report fraud or a security issue:Suspected fraud or identity theftSecurity issues with your account | All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut1-800-959-8281Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1 1-613-940-8495 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pmSat9 am to 5 pmSunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Use an automated service to order forms:T1 Income tax packageDisability Tax Credit certificate (T2201)Authorize a representative for offline access form (AUT-01)Canada Child Benefits application (RC66)Remittance voucher for current source deductions (RC107)Statement of employment expenses for working at home due to COVID-19 (T777S) | Automated service: 1-855-330-3305Online chat service may be available | Mon to Sun6 am to 3 am ET |
| Use an automated service to check your tax account balance | Automated service: 1-866-474-8272 | Mon to Sun6 am to 3 am ET |
| Use an automated service to check contribution amounts:Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution roomUnused RRSP contributions to claimRRSP contribution room for this year | Automated service: 1-800-267-6999 | Mon to Sun6 am to 3 am ET |
| Use an automated service to check benefit and credit eligibility, payment dates and amounts:Canada Child Benefit (CCB):eligibility and payment datesestimated payment amounts (call 2 weeks before next payment)GST/HST credit:eligibility and payment datesestimated payment amounts (call 3 weeks before next payment) | Automated service: 1-800-267-6999 | Mon to Sun6 am to 3 am ET |
| Use an automated service to get remittance vouchers or proof of income:Get a proof of income statementRequest a remittance voucher | Automated service: 1-800-267-6999 | Mon to Sun6 am to 3 am ET |
| Use an automated service to check status of your tax return or refund:Status of your 2021 tax returnYour estimated 2021 refund amountWhen to expect your 2021 refund | Automated service: 1-800-959-1956 | Mon to Sun6 am to 3 am ET |
| Use an automated service to set up a payment arrangement for personal income taxes | Automated service: 1-866-256-1147 | Mon to Fri7 am to 10 pm ETSat and SunClosed |
| Get help with your CRA benefits and credits:Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and related benefitsGST/HST creditChild disability benefitChange your marital statusNotify the CRA about the death of a benefit recipient | All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut1-800-387-1193Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pmSat9 am to 5 pmSunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Get a security code, help with your CRA accounts and NETFILE:Get a security code for My AccountMy AccountNETFILERepresent a Client | All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut1-800-959-8281Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1 1-613-940-8495 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pmSat9 am to 5 pmSunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Get a tax form, publication, or Notice of Assessment:Get a copy of your Notice of Assessment (NOA)Get a tax form or publication | All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut1-800-959-8281Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1 1-613-940-8495 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pmSat9 am to 5 pmSunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Change your address, set up or change your banking details with CRA:Change your addressChange or set up your direct deposit or banking information by providing your:3-digit financial institution n umber5-digit transit numberaccount number< /td> | All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut1-800-959-8281Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1 1-613-940-8495 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pmSat9 am to 5 pmSunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Get help with your registered savings plans or trust account:Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)Home Buyers Plan (HBP)Trust account | All of Canada except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut1-800-959-8281Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1 1-613-940-8495 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pmSat9 am to 5 pmSunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Get help with Ontario benefits and credit payments:Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)Ontario sales tax credit (OSTC)Ontario energy and property tax credit (OEPTC)Northern Ontario energy credit (NOEC)Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant (OSHPTG) | 1-877-627-6645Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ET | Mon to Fri8:15 am to 5 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Get help with Alberta benefits and credits:Alberta family employmnet tax credit (AFETC)Alberta child and family benefit (ACFB) | 1-800-959-2809Wait time: Wait times are not available–Updated: 10:20 am ET | Mon to Fri9 am to 5 pm MTSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Arrange to pay your personal tax debt over time | 1-888-863-8657 | Mon to Fri7 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Arrange to pay child and family benefit overpayments | 1-888-863-8662 | Mon to Fri7 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Arrange to pay your CPP overpayments | 1-866-864-5823 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Arrange to pay your EI overpayments | 1-866-864-5841 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Arrange to pay your Canada student loans (CSL) overpayments | 1-866-864-5825 | Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Get help with a Phoenix tax issue | 1-888-556-5083Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ET | Mon to Fri9 am to 5 pmSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |
| Follow up on a Requirements to pay (RTP) document | 1-800-675-6184 | Mon to SunHours varyPublic holidaysClosed |
| Check the status of your income tax objection | Numbers by specific objection/appeal | Mon to SunHours varyPublic holidaysClosed |
| Discuss a letter received:Reminder to fileRequest to fileDemand to file | 1-800-448-0444Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1 1-613-221-3087 | Mon to Fri6:45 am to 7:30 pm ETSat to SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed |