Contacts and links
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Telephone numbers
Dedicated Help line for volunteers This number is for Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) volunteers only Do not share this number with individuals outside of the CVITP. |
1-866-398-3488 |
EFILE Helpdesk support Find the phone number for your location’s designated EFILE Helpdesk if you need to retrieve your EFILE number and/or password. |
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s individual tax enquiries line For questions about income tax topics, including CRA COVID-19 benefits, beyond what is covered by the CVITP |
1-800-959-8281 Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527 Outside Canada/U.S. call collect: 613-940-8495 |
CRA child and family benefits enquiries For CRA-administered child and family benefit questions beyond what is covered by the CVITP |
1-800-387-1193 Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527 |
CRA’s form order line (automated service) Individuals may call to order forms, such as:
Note for volunteers and organizations Orders exceeding 9 copies should be made using the dedicated help line or the individual tax enquiries line. |
1-855-330-3305 |
CRA automated line An automated service where individuals can get information by phone, such as:
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1-800-267-6999 |
Check status of current year tax return and refund amount (automated) |
1-800-959-1956 |
Check tax account balance |
1-866-474-8272 |
Payment arrangements (automated) Individuals can make a payment arrangement for personal income taxes through an automated service. |
1-866-256-1147 |
Payment arrangements Individuals can speak to someone to discuss payment arrangements if they can not pay their income taxes in time. |
1-888-863-8657 |
CRA telephone number for Teletypewriter (TTY) Individuals may call this number if they have a hearing or speech impairment and use a TTY. |
1-800-665-0354 |
Service Canada For all questions about the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and Guaranteed Income Supplement |
1-800-277-9914 TTY 1-800-255-4786 |
Service Canada Employment Insurance For all enquiries related to employment insurance and CERB payments issued by Service Canada |
1-800-206-7218 TTY 1-800-529-3742 |
Service Canada Social insurance number For general information about the Social insurance number (SIN) program |
1-866-274-6627 TTY 1-800-926-9105 |
Mailing addresses
Use the following addresses only to mail income tax and benefit returns.
| Mail your return to: | For individuals who live in the following provinces, territories, or areas of Ontario or Quebec as shown below: |
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Winnipeg Tax Centre |
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, or Yukon |
Sudbury Tax Centre |
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, or Prince Edward Island |
Jonquière Tax Centre |
Quebec: |
Helpful links
Related to income tax and benefits
Information on benefits and credits available to families |
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Tax credits and deductions available for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers |
Overview of tax credits and deductions for persons with disabilities |
Income tax packages and guides |
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| Information on the 16 rights in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights and what you can do if you believe the CRA has not respected your rights | |
| Take this online course to learn about the Canadian tax system | Learn about your taxes |
Technical support
| Chapter 2 of Form RC4018 Electronic Filers Manual includes information to help you correct returns that are not accepted for EFILE due to errors | EFILE error codes |
| Download the free tax software for CVITP volunteers | UFile CVITP |
| For error messages with no suggested fix, try one of the UFile support links |
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Related to registration
You must meet certain requirements before participating as a volunteer with the CVITP. Depending on your role, you may have different registration requirements. For example, some volunteer roles may require a Police records check. Confirm with your organization or CRA coordinator what requirements apply to you.
| Log in to the portal to obtain your RepID | Represent a Client |
| Complete the online CVITP registration form to become a CVITP volunteer | Register to volunteer |
| Refer to the How can I apply? section to complete the EFILE Registration Online form. Returning volunteers can renew their EFILE account by clicking on the “EFILE Sign in ” button on the right of the screen and selecting “renew account” on the resulting page. |
Apply for EFILE |
| For more information on the different requirements, refer to Register to volunteer or contact your host organization. | Police records check |
Other links
| Annual exchange rates on the Bank of Canada website | Exchange rates |
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