What does “notice of assessment” mean?
The CRA’s answer after it processes your tax return. It shows your income, your tax, and whether you owe money or get a refund.
What to do
Keep every notice. You often need it as proof of income, for example for a lease, a loan or an immigration application.
You may see it in letters from
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — Federal tax office
- Ministry of Finance / Revenue (your province) — Provincial finance office
“notice of assessment” is a English word used in official letters in Canada. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.
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