QueueCheckofficial waits, shared datesCRA tax refund processing time
2 weeks
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Last checked July 21, 2026.
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2 weeks
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Updated Jul 21
Official updates over time
CRA tax refund: the service standard is a notice of assessment within about 2 weeks for returns filed online, while paper returns take up to 12 weeks
Updated Jul 21, 2026, 7:12 AM
2 weeks
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Complete timeline guide
CRA tax refund timeline: 2 weeks online, and what slows the rest
How long a CRA refund takes in 2026: the 2-week online service standard, up to 12 weeks for paper, direct deposit, reviews, and how to track your assessment.
Read the full stage-by-stage guide