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New Member
posted Mar 8, 2022 7:15:01 PM

I am having the error from CRA while uploading the netfile error:21

I am having the below error

CRA Result Code: 21

The Canada Revenue Agency was unable to accept your return, as your NETFILE Access code did not match our records

the system is already connected to my file and took the info from it but when uploading i am getting this error 

please help!

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21 Replies
New Member
Mar 24, 2022 9:27:20 AM

did you get an answer same thing happening to me?

 

Moderator
Mar 24, 2022 12:55:16 PM

Your NETFILE Access code is made up of 8 numbers and letters. Please double check that you have entered the full code and that it matches what’s on your Notice of Assessment for the last tax year. 

 

Since the code is not mandatory, you can also try filing your return without the code.

 

You can get back to the page with your NETFILE Access code by clicking on “My Info”, then “[Your Name]’s Personal Information”. Then scroll to the middle of the page to find the code entry box.

 

New Member
Feb 20, 2023 6:47:21 AM

I am having this code 21 issue, I followed those steps and don't see any code. I entered the code I had last year and still didn't work. Please hep

Level 15
Feb 20, 2023 7:29:35 AM

Please make sure that your access code is entered correctly- In Capitals if necessary or lower case.  

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

New Member
Mar 2, 2023 1:13:10 PM

Got an error code 21 when I tried to file 2022 taxes. I used my Netfile access code. Why isn’t it working. 

New Member
Mar 2, 2023 1:14:00 PM

I’m not a new member. I’ve used turbo tax for a few years. 

Moderator
Mar 4, 2023 11:12:31 AM

@Terry1elgar 

Your NETFILE Access code is made up of 8 numbers and letters. Please double check that you have entered the full code and that it matches what’s on your Notice of Assessment for the last tax year. 

 

Since the code is not mandatory, you can also try filling your return without the code.

 

You can get back to the page with your NETFILE Access code by clicking on “My Info”, then “[Your Name]’s Personal Information”. Then scroll to the middle of the page to find the code entry box.

New Member
Mar 5, 2023 1:18:41 PM

I'm using the same Netfile code as last year.

Moderator
Mar 5, 2023 4:27:25 PM

@abdff33 The code is not mandatory, you can try filling your return without the code.

 

You can get back to the page with your NETFILE Access code by clicking on “My Info”, then “[Your Name]’s Personal Information”. Then scroll to the middle of the page to find the code entry box.

New Member
Mar 12, 2023 12:48:15 PM

Skipping the CRA Access Code and leaving the field blank worked for me. (Just another failure of the government in my opinion. There own Access Codes not communicating).

New Member
Mar 25, 2023 6:42:38 AM

It turns out that the NETFILE access code is now changing every year. The access code I used up until 2021 is not valid anymore. On my NOA from 2021 there is a new Access Code. I used the new code and I was able to file. The access code that appears now on the 2022 NOA is a new code as well. 
It would be nice to have this clearly explained somewhere so we don't try to submit blindly until we get looked out. I hope others find this helpful.

New Member
Mar 25, 2023 6:43:48 AM

It turns out that the NETFILE access code is now changing every year. The access code I used up until 2021 is not valid anymore. On my NOA from 2021 there is a new Access Code. I used the new code and I was able to file. The access code that appears now on the 2022 NOA is a new code as well. 
It would be nice to have this clearly explained somewhere so we don't try to submit blindly until we get looked out. I hope others find this helpful.

New Member
Mar 25, 2023 7:28:29 PM

System wont accept netfile code.

 

Dont have notice of assessment to locate it

Moderator
Mar 26, 2023 11:51:18 AM

@fleetwoodesltuto the code is not mandatory, you can try filling your return without the code.

 

You can get back to the page with your NETFILE Access code by clicking on “My Info”, then “[Your Name]’s Personal Information”. Then scroll to the middle of the page to find the code entry box.

New Member
Mar 26, 2023 4:06:54 PM

I had the same issue for all three on my family returns. We verified the Netfile # on each NOA and it matched. Turbo Tax advisor said to enter without but it makes it difficult to communicate with CRA on current taxes. I have used same Netfile codes with out error for years. I feel like this is a bug in the system!  Disappointed with TurboTax support although they were able to remote in I was still no further ahead @Turbotax Hope you have better luck!

New Member
Mar 26, 2023 4:08:49 PM

I tried this and verified on my NOAs. This did not fix the issue, Same warning came up that could not be cleared every time before I received the Code 21. There is a bug in the coding. Very glitchy this year and I have used online for years.

New Member
Mar 28, 2023 12:03:44 AM

Thanks, that worked for me.

New Member
Apr 7, 2023 1:36:56 PM

ready to file but get error code 21 from CRA

does the access code from my notice of assessment change every year or remain the same, 

New Member
Apr 10, 2023 1:57:57 PM

I could not get to the page you described to delete the code.

What happens when you are locked out??

New Member
Apr 11, 2023 11:08:31 PM

I erased cra access code and successfully filed tax

Intuit Alumni
Apr 12, 2023 9:35:07 AM

The access code should not change and it is not necessary to use it. You can skip entering the code and go on to Netfile.

 

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