Authorizing a representative – Overview

1. Overview
2. Before you authorize a representative
3. How to authorize a representative
4. After you authorize your representative
5. Cancel your representative

What is a representative?

As an individual, trust, or T5 filer, your tax information is confidential. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) needs your authorization to deal with another person who would act as your representative.

A representative is a person or business that you authorize to deal with the CRA for you. This person could be your spouse or common-law partner, other family member, friend, or accountant.

You don't need to authorize a representative if they're only doing your taxes.

Forms and publications

• Form T1013, Authorizing or Cancelling a Representative
• Form RC59, Business Consent

Related topics

• My Account for Individuals
• Represent a Client
• Representatives for non-resident accounts
• CRA login services

Date modified:

2017-01-03