How do I pay personal income tax balance owing to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)?

There are 3 options in terms of payment for a balance owing to the CRA:

1. Set-up your account through “My Payment” and pay online OR
2. Go to your local bank branch and pay there OR
3. Mail a cheque with the following information:

• Amount of Balance Owing
• Name of recipient: Receiver General
• Mailing address: 1050 Notre Dame Avenue, Sudbury, ON  P3A 5C1

4. Form T7DR(A) must be attached with the balance owing
5. Write the following information on the back of the cheque: SIN#, taxation year (e.g. 2012)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ALLAN MADAN

CA.CPA.CGA

Allan Madan is a CPA, CA and the founder of Madan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation. Allan provides valuable tax planning, accounting and income tax preparation services in the Greater Toronto Area.

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