Can CRA Take My Pension?

Mohamed Konate


Mohamed Konate is a personal finance expert, blogger, and marketing consultant based out of Toronto. He is a former financial services professional who worked for many years at major Canadian financial institutions where he managed the marketing strategy around various financial products ranging from credit cards to lines of credit. Mohamed is passionate about personal finance and holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Quebec (Montreal) and a Master in International Business from the University of Sherbrooke (Quebec).He is also the author of the Canadian Credit Card Guidebook. Read his full author bio

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Can CRA Take My Pension?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 30, 2023
Can CRA Take My Pension?
Reading Time: < 1 minute Can CRA Take My Pension? Yes, the CRA can take your pension if you owe tax debt. This is particularly easy for them to do if you’re receiving Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Old Age Security (OAS) payments. However, they can obtain pension payments from other sources through a garnishment as well. Other CRA Account… Continue reading Can CRA Take My Pension?
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Can I Do My Taxes on The CRA Website?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 30, 2023
Can I Do My Taxes on The CRA Website?
Reading Time: < 1 minute Can I Do My Taxes on The CRA Website? Yes, you can file your taxes online through the CRA website for free. You must use one of the approved tax preparation softwares or web applications. The return is completed within your CRA My Account. Other CRA Account FAQs Can CRA Take My Child Tax Benefit?… Continue reading Can I Do My Taxes on The CRA Website?
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How To Set Up My CRA Account?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 30, 2023
How To Set Up My CRA Account?
Reading Time: < 1 minute How To Set Up My CRA Account? You can register for My Account online. Register by using a sign-in partner which is a financial institution. If your financial institution is not registered with the CRA, you can create an ID and password to register. In British Columbia, there is a special option to register with… Continue reading How To Set Up My CRA Account?
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Does CRA Call You?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 30, 2023
Does CRA Call You?
Reading Time: < 1 minute Does CRA Call You? Yes, the CRA does call you, but it is uncommon. Usually the CRA will contact you by phone if they’re trying to collect tax debt. However, the most common form of correspondence is by mail and email. If you get a call from the CRA, there is a good chance it… Continue reading Does CRA Call You?
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How Do I Get My CRA Notice of Assessment?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 30, 2023
How Do I Get My CRA Notice of Assessment?
Reading Time: < 1 minute How Do I Get My CRA Notice of Assessment? After you submit a tax return to the CRA, you should receive a notice of assessment in the mail. If you’d like to request a copy of an older notice of assessment, call 1 (800) 959 – 8281. If you reside in the Yukon, Northwest Territories… Continue reading How Do I Get My CRA Notice of Assessment?
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Can CRA Take My Child Tax Benefit?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 30, 2023
Can CRA Take My Child Tax Benefit?
Reading Time: < 1 minute Can CRA Take My Child Tax Benefit? No, the CRA cannot take your child tax benefit to pay tax debt without your permission. Although, if you overpaid child tax benefits in previous years, the CRA can apply current payments towards your tax debt. Other CRA Account FAQs   How Do I Change My Address With… Continue reading Can CRA Take My Child Tax Benefit?
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