Change Your Address With Canada Revenue Agency

When you move, it is important to change your address with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This should be done either prior to your move, or shortly afterwards. Doing this in a timely manner will ensure there is no disruption to your benefit payments, such as the Goods and services tax (GST) or Child Tax benefit payments.

Steps

Changing Your Address with Canada Revenue Agency

1. Change your information online. Using the My Account option on the Canada Revenue Agency website, you can login and change your information. Select the "Manage Address" option and enter your correct information.
   • You will need a login name, password, date of your move, social insurance number, and new address handy.
2. Correct your address over the phone. For this, you will have to call 1-800-959-5525. If you are doing this for your business, you will need to have a representative work on your behalf. You can submit an authorization for someone to represent you online, by mail, or by allowing a representative to be authorized on your behalf.
   • There are two levels of authorization that you can assign a representative to work on your behalf. You will specify the level you want to give the representative. Level 1 will allow them to be given information but not make changes whereas a Level 2 authorization will allow them to request changes be made on your behalf.
   • When you call, select option * key - Change your address and then enter your social insurance number.Confirm your SIN number be pressing 1, or correct it by pressing 2.
   • When the representative answers, tell them you want to change your address, and answer their questions. You may be required to confirm some information about your previous year's tax return, such as whether you received a refund, or what your total approximate income was.
3. Change your address through the mail. You will have to complete an RC325 form, which is available online. You will also need to include a signed letter that includes your social insurance number, new address, and moving date.
   • You can also change the address of your spouse or a child. You will need to include their social insurance number, name, and signature in the letter.

Understanding Why To Change Your Address

1. Update your address to receive Goods and Service Tax and Harmonized Sales Tax. These are tax-free quarterly payments that individuals or families with low to modest incomes. Your eligibility and amount of benefits will automatically be calculated when you file your taxes
2. Keep receiving Universal Child Care Benefit without interruption. As of 2006, if you have a child, you should receive help for balancing work and family life through direct financial aid. In order to keep receiving your payment, the address on file will need to be correct.
3. Continue to receive Working Income Tax Benefit. These benefits are generally given on the fifth of every month. In order to keep receiving the benefits, the CRA will need to have your correct address on file.

Tips

• If you are moving in March or April, change your address before you file your tax return, and then include your new address on your return. This will ensure all notices/refunds are sent to your new address.
• If you use direct deposit to receive your refund/benefit payments, change your address with your bank before contacting CRA to avoid any cancellation of your direct deposit arrangement.

Warnings

• If you receive a Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security benefit, you need to change your address with Service Canada separately.

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