Notice of Assessment (NOA)
CRA has processed a return. The notice summarizes the assessment, balance or refund and may show RRSP information.
What this usually means
CRA has processed a return. The notice summarizes the assessment, balance or refund and may show RRSP information.
What to do next
Compare the tax year, reported income and changes with the return you filed. If something is wrong, use the CRA correction or objection process for your circumstances.
Check the actual letter
Confirm the tax year or reporting period, account type, reference number, requested records and exact response/payment date. There is no single deadline that applies to all CRA letters.
Keep a response trail
Save the notice, relevant return or statement, supporting invoices/receipts and a copy or confirmation of anything submitted. Avoid sending more sensitive information than requested.
Verify who contacted you
Open Canada.ca yourself and sign in through the official CRA page to check secure correspondence. For a call or unexpected request, use an independently found official contact route; matching a logo or phone number is not proof.
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