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Telephone numbers

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.

EFILE Helpdesk support page

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:

  • T1 Income tax package
  • T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate
  • RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application
  • T777S Statement of Employment Expenses for Working at Home Due to COVID-19

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:

  • Proof of Income (Option C print-out)
  • Requesting a remittance voucher
  • Eligibility for benefits and credits

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.

Mailing addresses
Mail your return to: For individuals who live in the following provinces, territories, or areas of Ontario or Quebec as shown below:

Winnipeg Tax Centre
Post Office Box 14001,
Station Main
Winnipeg MB  R3C 3M3

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, or Yukon

Ontario:
Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo, London, Thunder Bay, or Windsor

Sudbury Tax Centre
1050 Notre Dame Avenue
Sudbury ON  P3A 5C2

New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, or Prince Edward Island

Ontario:
Barrie, Belleville, Kingston, Ottawa, Peterborough, St. Catharines, Sudbury, or Toronto

Quebec:
Montreal, Outaouais, or Sherbrooke

Jonquière Tax Centre
2251 René-Lévesque Boulevard
Jonquière QC  G7S 5J2

Quebec:
All areas other than Montreal, Outaouais or Sherbrooke

Helpful links

Related to income tax and benefits

Helpful links - Related to income tax and benefits

Information on benefits and credits available to families

Overview of Child and family benefits

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

T1 Income Tax and Benefit Guide

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

Taxpayer Bill of rights

Take this online course to learn about the Canadian tax system Learn about your taxes

Technical support

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
  • UFile Forums page (posts from previous users who may have encountered your error and found solutions)

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.

Related to registration
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

Other links
Annual exchange rates on the Bank of Canada website Exchange rates

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