Having access to your online CRA account and setting up direct deposit isrequired to access and receive many of the Covid 19 support programs.
HGA Recommends:
Setting up a CRA online account can take up to several weeks, so we recommend enrolling for online access and setting up direct deposit immediately.
CRA My Business Account
To register for a CRA My Business Account, please visit the following webpage: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-businesses/business-account.html?utm_campaign=not-applicable&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_source=canada-ca_my-cra-business-account
There are a number of options for registering for an online account. You can select either Option 1 (using a sign-in partner) or Option 2 (creating a CRA user ID).
HGA has access to your online CRA account via ‘Represent a Client’, but as your representative our functionality is limited. Business owners (including partners, directors, and officers) need to register for their own My Business Account, as HGA may not be able to register your business for various aid programs, or direct deposit.
CRA My Account
To register for a CRA My Account, please visit the following webpage:
There are a number of options for registering for an online account. You can select either Option 1 (using a sign-in partner) or Option 2 (creating a CRA user ID).
HGA Recommends:
Set up direct deposit immediately.
Enrolling in CRA direct deposit is crucial to receive federal aid payments on a timely basis. The federal government has noted that receiving a payment via direct deposit will be significantly faster than a cheque by mail.
The CRA has put together guidance on how to set up direct deposit for your personal or business account: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/direct-deposit.html
