Your Notice of Assessment (NOA): What It Is & How To Get It

What is a Notice of Assessment?

A Notice of Assessment is an important document that CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) sends you after processing your tax return each year.

It shows:

• Your total income reported
• The assessment of your tax return
• Any amounts owing or refunds due
• Your RRSP contribution room
• Any corrections CRA made to your return

How to Get Your Notice of Assessment

Option 1: CRA My Account (Fastest Method)

1. Visit www.canada.ca/my-cra-account
2. Log in to your CRA My Account
3. Select "Tax Returns" 
   

4. Click on "Notice of Assessment" for the tax year you need

5. Download the PDF

Option 2: Through Your Tax Software

1. Log in to your tax software (TurboTax, UFile, etc.)

2. Look for CRA documents or Auto-fill options

3. Connect to CRA through the software

4. Download your NOA

Can't Access Your CRA Account?

If you're locked out or never set up CRA My Account:

Call CRA to reset your access 1 (800) 959-8281

Keep your NOAs in a safe place

• For mortgage applications, we typically need the most recent 1-2 years
• Make sure your address is up to date with CRA
• NOAs are usually available 2-3 weeks after filing your taxes