What is a CRA postal address?

A CRA postal address is the mailing address used to send tax documents, payments or correspondence to the Canada Revenue Agency. These addresses differ based on your company’s region and whether your company is incorporated or a non-resident corporation.

Where can you send a tax return for an unincorporated business?

Once your tax return is completed, your business expenses are accounted for and you have your paperwork together, you will need to secure the correct mailing address. Here is a list of the CRA mailing addresses for individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships and all unincorporated businesses based on region:

If your company resides in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories or the Ontario regions of Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo, London, Windsor or Thunder Bay, your CRA mailing address is:

Winnipeg Tax Centre

Post Office Box 14001, Station Main

Winnipeg, MB R3C 3M3

Unincorporated businesses located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Nunavut, the Ontario regions of Toronto, St. Catharines, Barrie, Peterborough, Belleville, Kingston, Ottawa and Sudbury, and the Quebec regions of Montreal, Outaouais and Sherbrooke can send their returns to:

Sudbury Tax Centre

1050 Notre Dame Avenue

Sudbury, ON P3A 5C2

Unincorporated companies in all areas of Quebec, except for Montreal, Outaouais and Sherbrooke can mail their tax returns to:

Jonquière Tax Centre

2251 René-Lévesque Boulevard

Jonquière, QC G7S 5J2

Where can I send a tax return for an incorporated business?

If you prefer paper options instead of online ones for your CRA payroll account and more, the CRA mailing address for incorporated businesses can be your option. It’s also based on your company’s locale. Here are the mailing addresses for corporate tax returns:

Corporations in Manitoba, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Saskatoon, Thunder Bay, London and Windsor are asked to mail their returns to:

Winnipeg Tax Centre

66 Stapon Road

Winnipeg, MB R3C 3M2

If your corporation is located in Toronto Centre, Toronto East, Toronto North, Toronto West or Sudbury/Nickel Belt, your return should be sent to:

Sudbury Tax Centre

Post Office Box 20000, Station A

Sudbury ON P3A 5C1

The Canada Revenue Agency explains, “the Sudbury/Nickel Belt area includes all postal codes beginning with P3A, P3B, P3C, P3E, P3G, P3L, P3N, P3P, P3Y, and all postal codes beginning with P0M and ending with 1A0, 1B0, 1A0, 1E0, 1H0, 1J0, 1K0, 1L0, 1M0, 1N0, 1P0, 1R0, 1S0, 1T0, 1V0, 1W0, 1Y0, 2C0, 2E0, 2M0, 2R0, 2S0, 2X0, 2Y0, 3A0, 3B0, 3C0, 3E0 and 3H0.”

Incorporated businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Nunavut, British Columbia, Yukon, Regina, and the Ontario regions of St. Catharines, Kitchener, Waterloo, Hamilton, Belleville, Kingston, Ottawa, Peterborough, Sudbury and North-Eastern Ontario can send their returns to:

Atlantic Tax Centre

275 Pope Road

Summerside, PE C1N 6A2

Where can you send a return for a non-resident corporation?

The Sudbury Tax Centre handles the assessment and reassessment of returns filed by non-resident corporations. If your corporation falls under this category, you can direct your returns and related correspondence to:

Sudbury Tax Centre

Post Office Box 20000, Station A

Sudbury, ON P3A 5C1

Are drop boxes available?

According to Canada Revenue Agency, there are over 50 drop boxes located across Canada in locations that do not offer walk-in counter service. Some of these drop boxes have limited hours of operation and can close temporarily. Ensure that your nearest drop box is open before heading out.

If you require the assistance of a customer service representative regarding your business’s CRA account and you live in one of the Canadian provinces, you can call 1-800-959-5525. If you reside in Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut, the number is 1-866-841-1876.

What pros and cons are associated with mailing a tax return?

Before deciding between filing your company’s tax return electronically or sending it through Canada Post, it can be wise to weigh the pros and cons. Here are some of the potential benefits and problems associated with mailing a return:

Pros:

• Greater accuracy: Anyone who has composed an online post or completed a computerized document knows how simple it is to make a mistake. With a physical form, it is easier to review each line, reducing the likelihood of errors or omissions.
• More secure: Mailing your return can lower the potential security risks associated with transmitting personal and financial information online. While e-filing portals are typically safe for making electronic payments and other data transfers, security breaches have occurred.
• Simpler: Mailing your paper return is straightforward and requires absolutely no computer or data entry clerk skills.
• Independence from technology: Mailing a paper return does not require a computer, accounting software or internet access. It also appeals to those who prefer a more direct approach.

Cons:

• Longer processing times: Canada Revenue Agency states that tax returns filed online take about two weeks to process, while paper returns take up to eight weeks.
• Possible mail woes: Paper returns could become lost in the mail or delayed due to a postal strike.

Once your tax preparer has your paperwork ready, you will be fully equipped to mail your tax return to the correct CRA address. If you’ve decided to file electronically, you may wish to use the Canada Revenue Agency’s NETFILE or their webpage for corporate income tax.