Canada Revenue Agency
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How can I verify the status of my refund?

By Internet

Use My Account to check the status of your tax refund for the current year. This service is available 7 days a week, 21 hours a day.

If you are not registered to use My Account, you can get immediate access to your refund information using the Quick Access service.

By automated phone services

Call the Tax Information Phone Service (TIPS) at 1-800-267-6999. This service is available from mid-February to December 31.

We need proof of identification before we provide this information, so you will have to give us:

  • your social insurance number,
  • your month and year of birth, and
  • if you call before May 1, 2012, you will need the total income amount you entered on line 150 of your 2010 return. If you call on or after May 1, 2012, you will need the total income amount you entered on line 150 of your 2011 return.

If you have moved recently, notify us of your new address as soon as possible.