Represent a Client

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About Represent a Client

When you submit an authorization request using Auto-fill my return (AFR), you become authorized to access an individual’s account. You may now use your CRA credentials to sign in to Represent a Client and view the individual’s information online for a limited period.

To be authorized on an individual’s account, you must have a RepID and you must use the CVITP tax software to submit an authorization request for the individual.

Each person only has one RepID. If you already have a RepID, you do not need to register for a new one for CVITP purposes.

Increased access to an individual’s information through Represent a Client improves the level of service volunteers can provide. This is particularly helpful when an individual is missing information that cannot be retrieved through AFR or when they do not meet confidentiality requirements over the phone.

There are several services available for representatives with Level 1 (view only) authorization. The information that is available to authorized volunteers using Represent a Client includes:

As a volunteer, you cannot view an individual’s date of birth (DOB) or address through Represent a Client.

How to access Represent a Client

Sign in to your CRA account page

Sign in page

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Sign in to your CRA account page
Sign-In Partner is highlighted
CRA user ID and password is highlighted
Provincial partner (BC, AB) is highlighted

Multi-factor authentication – telephone number and delivery method

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Multi-factor authentication - telephone number and delivery method page
Text me and Call me buttons are highlighted

If you’re already enrolled in the multi-factor authentication process, the last four numbers in the cell or landline telephone number you provided is displayed onscreen.

Multi-factor authentication – passcode entry page

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Multi-factor authentication - passcode entry page
One-time passcode field (required) is highlighted
Next button is highlighted

How to access an individual’s account

Access Client Information page

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Access Client Information page
SIN (9 digits) (required) field is highlighted
Access SIN button is highlighted

How to confirm your affiliation with the CVITP group

Access Client Information page

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Access Client Information page
Administration section
Review and update is highlighted

Review and update RepID page

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Review and update RepID page
Under Manage associations tab
View associations is highlighted

View associations page

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View associations page
CVITP/PCBMI is highlighted

The View associations page shows a list of all groups you are affiliated with.

Remove yourself from this group page

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Remove yourself from this group page
Next button is highlighted

Remove yourself from this group: Confirmation page

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Remove yourself from this group: Confirmation page

To learn more on how to navigate in the Represent a Client portal, refer to the Using the Represent a Client service job aid.

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