CRA Phone Number

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 callPhone numberHours 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 accountAll 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 deathAll 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 accountAll 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 balanceAutomated 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 yearAutomated 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 voucherAutomated 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 refundAutomated 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 taxesAutomated 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 recipientAll 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 ClientAll 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 publicationAll 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 accountAll 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 ETMon 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 ETMon to Fri9 am to 5 pm MTSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed
Arrange to pay your personal tax debt over time1-888-863-8657Mon to Fri7 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed
Arrange to pay child and family benefit overpayments1-888-863-8662Mon to Fri7 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed
Arrange to pay your CPP overpayments1-866-864-5823Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed
Arrange to pay your EI overpayments1-866-864-5841Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed
Arrange to pay your Canada student loans (CSL) overpayments1-866-864-5825Mon to Fri8 am to 8 pm ETSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed
Get help with a Phoenix tax issue1-888-556-5083Wait time: 1 minUpdated: 10:20 am ETMon to Fri9 am to 5 pmSat and SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed
Follow up on a Requirements to pay (RTP) document1-800-675-6184Mon to SunHours varyPublic holidaysClosed
Check the status of your income tax objectionNumbers by specific objection/appealMon to SunHours varyPublic holidaysClosed
Discuss a letter received:Reminder to fileRequest to fileDemand to file1-800-448-0444Outside Canada/U.S. call collectFootnote1
1-613-221-3087
Mon to Fri6:45 am to 7:30 pm ETSat to SunClosedPublic holidaysClosed