The New MyBenefits CRA Mobile App Lets you View your Benefit and Credit Information Whenever you Want!


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sept. 20, 2016) - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to client service by improving and expanding online services for individuals and benefit recipients. As part of this commitment, the CRA has released a new web-based mobile app that allows you to instantly view all your personalized benefit and credit information on your mobile device.

MyBenefits CRA mobile app

MyBenefits CRA is a new mobile app that lets you instantly view all your benefit and credit information on your mobile device. The app shows you:

  • when your benefits or credits will be paid
  • the amount of your payments
  • the status of your Canada child benefit application

As of October 2016, the app will also let you update some of your personal information that may affect benefit and credit eligibility such as:

  • your marital status
  • children under your care

The app is a fast, easy and secure way to check the amount and date of your upcoming benefit payments. No need to wait on the phone!

To take full advantage of MyBenefits CRA, register on the app or through My Account. Once you have your CRA security code you can use it for this app and other CRA online services. Use MyBenefits CRA anytime, anywhere, on any mobile device with Internet access.

MyBenefits CRA offers taxpayers secure, modern, and efficient ways to manage their tax and benefit affairs. To access MyBenefits CRA, go to cra.gc.ca/mobileapps.

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Contact Information:

Jelica Zdero
613-952-9184
Jelica.Zdero@cra-arc.gc.ca