How to Create Your My Account
In order to apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), individuals must have their My Account set-up with CRA in order to access the application.
My Account is a secure portal that lets you view your personal income tax and benefit information as well as manage your tax affairs online.
Go to Canada.ca/my-cra-account
You have the option to choose from two ways to register the My Account
You can register and create a CRA user ID and log-in, or;
You can choose the Sign-in Partner.
The Sign-in Partner helps you log in using the same online sign-in that you use for other online services, for example online banking
If you choose to use the Sign-in Partner, you will have to enter your:
· SIN
· Date of Birth
· Current Postal Code
· Amount of your last tax return
Within a week or two you will receive your access code in the mail
Once you enter your code you will have full access to your My Account information.
For some information on the go you can download the My CRA web app
For more information and a step by step video go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW_1xRux6bw