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Do you have to tell CRA you moved?

Author

Emma Jordan

Published Apr 11, 2026

If you move, let the CRA know your new address as soon as possible. If you use direct deposit, you also need to tell the CRA if you change your account at your financial institution.

How do I notify CRA I have moved?

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requests notice of a change of address as soon as possible. You can update your information online using the CRA’s My Account service, or by calling the CRA at 1-800-959-8281. The Agency also accepts address changes by mail.

Can you claim moving expenses in Alberta?

Answer. You can claim the deduction for moving expenses. If you received a reimbursement or an allowance from your employer for your eligible moving expenses, you can only claim your moving expenses if you include the amount you received in your income or if you reduce your moving expenses by the amount received.

Can I change my address for CRA online?

Change a personal address Online: Change your address online immediately using My Account. If you are calling the CRA on behalf of someone else, you must be a legal representative. You may also change the address of another individual at the same time, such as your spouse or common-law partner.

Does it matter if my address is wrong on my t4?

It wouldn’t make a difference as long as the CRA has your correct address. For the mean time make sure your employer updates your address for next time.

How do I notify CRA of a change of address?

1-800-959-8281

  1. 1-800-959-8281.
  2. Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 1-866-426-1527.
  3. Outside Canada and the U.S. (operates in Eastern Time): 613-940-8495.

What years can be filed with CRA?

The EFILE and ReFILE services are open for transmissions from February 22, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern time), until January 21, 2022, for the electronic filing of your clients’ 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 T1 personal income tax and benefit returns.

Can I change my CRA address online?

How to claim CRA move expenses on taxes?

You may access a CRA move expenses claim form (T1-M Moving Expenses Deduction Form) and additional information pertaining to Line 219 on your income tax return by visiting the link to Line 219 – Moving expenses.

What are the rules for CRA relocation benefits?

CRA regulations stipulate that in order to receive a non-taxable benefit from your employer for relocation expenses: your replacement residence must be at least 40 kilometers closer* (by using the shortest, direct, public route) to your new place of duty than your original residence was; and

What do you need for a CRA form?

The CRA may ask for a signed statement from a medical practitioner showing when the impairment began and what the duration of the impairment is expected to be.

Is the Canadian Forces relocation directive taxable in Canada?

In general, only moves within Canada are eligible unless the individual making the foreign move is still considered to be Canadian resident. The following tables are intended to show you which Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program Directive benefits are taxable and non-taxable.