
If you move, it is essential that you change your address with Revenue Canada. Not only will this ensure that your annual tax information is mailed to the correct address, it will also ensure that any regular payments you may be receiving from Revenue Canada, such as the GST/HST Credit, Universal Childcare Benefit, Canada Child Tax Benefit and/or Working Income Tax Benefit will not be interrupted. You can update your address online, or by mail, fax, or telephone.
Access the Revenue Canada website then log in to the "My Account" function, A link to the website has been provided in the resource section. You can review the current address and telephone number that is on file for you. You can also use My Account to change your address online, by typing in your new address information and saving your changes. If you have not yet registered your account, you can do so on the same website. To register, you will need your date of birth, a copy of your last filed and processed income tax return, and your current postal or zip code.
Mail your change of address to Revenue Canada. The mailing address is:
2251 René-Lévesque Boulevard Jonquière QC G7S 5J1
The change of address document that you mail must include your name, social insurance number, new address, date of your move and your signature.
Fax your change of address to Revenue Canada. The fax number is 418-548-0846. The change of address document that you fax must include your name, social insurance number, new address, date of your move and your signature.
Call Revenue Canada's Individual Income Tax Enquiries telephone service to change your address. The phone number is 1-800-959-8281.
References
- Revene Canada Website: Change of Address
- IRS. "IRS Statement on Taxpayer Assistance Centers." Accessed Oct. 20, 2020.
- IRS. "Question: How Do I Notify the IRS My Address Has Changed?" Accessed Oct. 20, 2020.
- IRS. "Third Party Authorization Purpose." Accessed Oct. 20, 2020.
- IRS. "Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2010-19: Rev. Proc. 2010-16." Accessed Oct. 20, 2020.
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