The CRA International Tax Services Office assists Canadian expats with non-resident tax status, foreign income reporting, and international tax treaty queries while living abroad.
Dial 1-800-267-5177 (within Canada)
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Call early in the morning when lines open for shortest wait times
Have your account number or reference number ready before calling
Avoid calling on Mondays and the day after holidays — these are the busiest
Check canada.ca/en/revenue-agency first — many questions can be resolved online without calling
Tuesday–Thursday, early morning Canada time
Canada Revenue Agency (International) website: canada.ca/en/revenue-agency
Canada Revenue Agency (International) mobile app or online portal for account management
Email or online contact form via canada.ca/en/revenue-agency
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Have your identification number (Social Security Number, National Insurance Number, etc.), date of birth, and any relevant reference or case numbers. The representative will verify your identity before discussing your case.
The best time to call is Tuesday through Thursday during early morning hours Canada time. Avoid Mondays and the day after holidays, as these have the longest wait times. If calling from Asia or Europe, early morning US time may be evening your local time.
Yes. canada.ca/en/revenue-agency offers online services and information. Many government services are available online through their official website.
United States
The IRS is the US government agency responsible for tax collection and tax enforcement. US citizens and residents living abroad often need to contact the IRS for tax filing questions, stimulus payments, refund status, and identity verification.
United Kingdom
HMRC is the UK government department responsible for tax collection, including income tax, corporation tax, and VAT. UK expats and non-residents often need to contact HMRC for self-assessment queries, tax residency status, and National Insurance contributions.
Canada
The CRA is Canada federal tax authority. Common reasons to call from abroad include tax filing questions, residency status, T4 slips, GST/HST credits, and Canada Child Benefit inquiries for expats.
Australia
The ATO is Australia tax authority. Common reasons to call from abroad include tax file number queries, tax residency status, superannuation, and lodging tax returns while living overseas.