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

Allan Madan, CPA

April 26, 2012

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

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