Notice of Assessment processing takes 8-14 days for electronic returns and 4-6 weeks for paper returns
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) processes tax returns and issues Notices of Assessment according to your filing method. Electronic filing (NETFILE) offers the fastest processing time, while paper filing takes considerably longer due to manual processing requirements.
- Electronic returns: 8-14 business days
- Paper returns: 4-6 weeks
- Complex returns may require additional processing time
- You can check your status through My Account on the CRA website