Does the CRA ask for social insurance number?
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Taxpayers should be vigilant when they receive, either by telephone, mail, text message or email, a fraudulent communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requesting personal information such as a social insurance number, credit card number, bank account number, or passport number.
Can I start working without a SIN number?
Every person working in Canada must have a SIN . If a new employee does not have a SIN , but is eligible to work in Canada, the employer should tell the employee to apply for a SIN at one of our Service Canada Centres—it’s fast, simple and secure.
How do I register my SIN with CRA?
You will have to complete two steps.
- Step 1 – Provide personal information. Enter your social insurance number. Enter your date of birth.
- Step 2 – Enter the CRA security code. To access your account, return to the CRA BizApp, select “CRA sign in”, and enter your CRA user ID and password.
How can I check my SIN number status?
You can confirm the SIN of a current or former employee by contacting Service Canada at 1-866-274-6627. If calling from outside Canada, dial 506-548-7961 (long distance charges apply).
Should I email my SIN number?
Never forward an e-mail containing SIN information to an e-mail distribution list. Don’t include a SIN in an e-mail unless a procedure specifies that you may do so. If so, never put the SIN in the subject line of the e-mail. Don’t leave a laptop containing SIN information unattended or in an unlocked location.
What if I gave my SIN to a scammer?
File a report with the police. Make sure the report states your name and SIN (your full SIN or last 3 digits) and ask for a copy of the report. Report the fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre on their website or by calling 1-888-495-8501. They are also able to provide advice and assistance about identity theft.
Can you live in Canada without a SIN number?
The SIN indicates that you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and are eligible to work in Canada. If you don’t have a Social Insurance Number (SIN), you may apply for a SIN.
Can I work while waiting for my SIN number?
Employers must pay wages to foreigners who don’t have social insurance numbers Canada has updated employer compliance rules to specify that foreign workers can still work without a SIN card as long as they are in the process of getting one.
Is My Service Canada Account the same as CRA account?
Is “CRA My Account” the same as “My Service Canada Account”? These are different services from each of two Federal government agencies. CRA provides tax information. Service Canada deals with EI CPP OAS and other services.