CRA’s new Express NOA now allows individuals and authorized representative to view the notice of assessment (NOA) in their software, right after the return has been received and processed by the CRA.
The notice of assessment provides a complete account summary with the result of the assessed return showing a refund, a zero balance, or a balance owing, tax assessment summary, explanation of changes and other information, and RRSP/PRPP deduction limit statement. It may also contain the Home Buyers’ Plan statement and Lifelong Learning Plan statement.
Refund timeline:
Paper Return – Although it took 4 to 6 weeks to get tax refund. CRA’s goal to issue a notice of assessment, including any applicable refund, within eight weeks of receiving your return. These timelines are only valid for returns received on or before their filing due dates. If you haven’t received your refund after eight weeks filing your return you may check your refund status:
- go to My Account for Individuals
- go to Mobile apps and select MyCRA
- use the Telerefund, part of the CRA’s Tax Information Phone Services at 1-800-267-6999.
E-file – If you electronically file your return could be processed in as little as eight business days but wait at least three weeks before you call.