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Filing Information Returns Electronically

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Do you file T4, T5 or other information returns for your clients?

Starting in January 2010, if you file more than 50 information slips, you must internet file them by Internet File Transfer in eXtensible Mark up Language (XML). For T4 returns, you can also use the T4 Desktop Application for up to 70 slips. You will need a WAC from your client.

The CRA suite of electronic services offers three convenient and secure Internet options for filing your clients' information returns. Each provides easy-to-use filing options and step-by-step instructions. Save time, paper, and mailing costs by choosing one of our options for Filing Information Returns Electronically.

T4 Web forms:

This is a convenient option for filing one to three slips online. All you need is a compatible browser to complete and submit an original or an amended T4 information return.

T4 Desktop Application:

If you file 1 to 70 original or amended slips, this convenient, downloadable application lets you create, save and submit an electronic T4 information return. You can even open the previous year's return to retrieve information from past T4 slips. This application allows you to provide electronic slips for employees, provided they have agreed to receive them electronically.

Internet File Transfer (XML):

Do you use software to prepare information returns for your clients? You can submit an XML file that contains up to 150 megabytes of information returns. You can even send more than one client's return, up to the 150 megabyte limit. Multiple types of information returns? No problem! This filing option accepts all types of information returns, original and amended. If your file is more than 150 MB, you can either compress your return or you can divide it so that each submission is no more than 150 MB.

For more information about filing information returns electronically and mandatory internet filing, visit www.cra.gc.ca/iref.