Set Up Your CRA Account

Creating a CRA My Account makes it much easier to manage your personal tax and benefit information online.

You can sign in using:

• A CRA user ID and password, or

• Your online banking (Sign‑In Partner)

Start here: Register for a CRA account

What You Can Do in CRA My Account

• Update or add direct deposit

• Change your address, phone number, or name

• Authorize representatives (e.g. Power of Attorneys, Executors, etc)

• Add access to Trust Accounts

• View benefits, credits, and payments

Important

You cannot let friends or family log in using your CRA credentials.
If someone needs access, they must be authorized and use Represent a Client.

Access for a Deceased Person

Please click the following link for more information: New CRA Procedure: Legal Representative Online Access for a Deceased Person

Need Help?

Contact us if you need instructions on setting up your CRA My Account.

When registering, choose Full Access (not limited access) so you can use all available services.

Information above is based on guidance from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).