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Can I file my tax
return electronically?
The CRA will be inviting most taxpayers to use NETFILE to submit
their income tax returns electronically.
To find out if you're eligible, check the mailing label of your
annual tax return package to see whether you were given a personalized
Web Access Code (WAC). If you have not yet received a tax package,
or if there is no WAC visible, click
here to obtain your WAC online from the CRA, or contact the
NETFILE help desk at 1(800)714-7257 to have one assigned to you.
With this WAC, using NETFILE is a snap so long as you are fully
eligible under the CRA's requirements. (Click
here to see the complete list of CRA restrictions.)
When you are ready to NETFILE, UFile will direct you to the CRA's
NETFILE site where you will upload your file to them.
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Should I file my return electronically?
If you are eligible for NETFILE, it is a good idea for several
reasons:
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Shorter processing time
The CRA can process your tax return almost immediately and
send your refund much faster, if applicable. If the CRA already
has your direct deposit information, your refund should be
in your account within 2 weeks of filing.
If you have a balance due, you can make a post-dated payment
using Web banking, or send a post-dated cheque for April 30,
thereby making sure that you will not have to pay a penalty.
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Greater control
The CRA verifies the returns submitted via NETFILE immediately.
If there are errors, your file will be sent back for you to
fix. The CRA will not attempt to rectify errors for you.
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Proof of receipt
The acknowledgement you get from the CRA is your proof of
receipt, and it comes to you immediately after using NETFILE.
Be sure to save it on your hard disk for future reference.
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No hassle with slips or receipts
You don't have to bother sorting out all your tax slips and
receipts and sending them to the CRA, as they are usually
not required for returns submitted electronically. Make sure,
however, that you keep them handy in a secure location in
case the CRA does ask to see them.
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No mail
There is no need to bother with envelopes, stamps or postal
delays. This saves you time, money and energy.
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Can I file my return
through NETFILE when using UFile?
Certainly. Each year, UFile is certified for NetFiling by the
CRA and Revenu Québec.
Click here for more information on NetFiling your
return.
View our NETFILE certification
status.
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When filing electronically,
how do I submit my supporting documents?
When you file your tax return electronically, you are not required
to send in your receipts, information slips and other supporting
papers.
You should, however, keep this material safe and handy. The CRA
and Revenu Québec do occasionally require some documents, in which
case they would contact you and specify exactly what they need
to look at.
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How do I check the
status of my return after sending it via NETFILE?
After you submit your tax return to the CRA via NETFILE, wait
online to receive confirmation. This will let you know if the
tax return was accepted as submitted or if, for some reason, your
return could not be accepted electronically.
If the CRA's reply indicates any error, you will have to correct
the error directly in your data, within UFile, in order to be
able to create a new electronic tax return to be sent via NETFILE
again.
To check the status of your federal refund, click
here. This service is available from mid-February to December
31.
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Can I prepare
my Quebec TP1 return with UFile?
Certainly. If you indicate that you were a Quebec resident on
December 31 of the tax year, you will be prompted, in the course
of the interview, to provide Quebec information where different
from federal information. Incidentally, you can always enter different
Quebec information by clicking the "fleur-de-lis" icon,
where available.
If you are a Quebec resident, UFile will help you prepare your
Quebec tax return together with your federal tax return, at no
extra charge.
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Can I file my Quebec
TP1 return electronically?
Yes you can, if you are eligible for NETFILE Québec and
have received an invitation from Revenu Québec, along with a personal
access code. (Click here to see the Revenu
Québec's restrictions.)
If you are eligible for NETFILE Québec but did not receive
an invitation to participate, you can call any Revenu Québec service centre
listed on their Web site and request an access code, which will
be assigned to you immediately over the phone. Some personal information
will be requested, and we suggest that you have your previous
year's tax return on hand when you place the call.
When you are ready to NETFILE, UFile will direct you to the Revenu Québec's
NETFILE site where you will upload your file to them.
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Why do I need an
access code for the NETFILE SERVICE?
The CRA will only give you access to its NETFILE service if,
upon transmitting a tax return electronically, you have proven
your identity by entering your social insurance number, date of
birth, and the individual Web Access Code (WAC) that they have
given you.
Similarly, you will only be able to NETFILE your Quebec return
to Revenu Québec by using the access code that they have given
you.
To obtain your WAC online from the CRA, click
here.
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What is the CRA's
"My Account" service?
My
Account is a new CRA online service that gives you secure
access to your personal tax and benefits information. This can
be useful when preparing your tax return as it provides information
about your RRSP contribution limits and instalments paid.
Security on “My Account” requires the taxpayer to enter
information from their notice of assessment and from line 150
of their tax return from one of the previous two years. These
will identify you as authorized to view the information available.
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How do I correct a tax return I already
filed?
For information on how to modify a tax return that has already been filed,
refer to the options below:
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Regarding a federal tax return filed with the CRA, the CRA's
My Account service offers a feature called "Change
my return". This service allows a taxpayer or their authorized
representative to submit changes to their most recent Income
Tax and Benefit Return or to returns for the previous
two years. Please click here
for more information.
Alternatively you may complete and file a T1 Adjustment
Request on a T1-ADJ. Click here
for more information.
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Regarding a Quebec tax return filed with Revenu Québec, you
must fill out
Form TP-1.R-V, Request for an adjustment to an income tax
return and mail it to Revenu Québec together with
documents justifying your request.
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If I use NETFILE,
how do I pay my balance due?
There are a number of ways to pay an outstanding balance if you
are using NETFILE to submit your tax return. Payment can be made
- electronically
- at your financial institution
- by pre-authorized debit
- by mail
- in person
You are not required to send the amount due as you file. You
can defer payment until April 30th.
For more information on how to pay a balance due, please visit
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/pymnts/menu-eng.html.
Quebec residents should also visit http://www.revenu.gouv.qc.ca/en/entreprise/impot/
societes/acomptes/paiement.aspx for information on paying
a balance due to Revenu Québec.
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I can't NETFILE my tax return. What
should I do?
Ensure that you have the latest version of UFile for Windows. If not,
please follow these steps to update your version:
Connect to the Internet.
Run UFile for Windows.
Click Tools on the top menu bar, and select Program updates.
In the dialogue box that appears, click Check for updates by Internet. This
will launch the update feature in UFile for Windows.
Finally, in UFile, open your existing tax file and click Results to recalculate
your return.
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If I choose not
to NETFILE, where do I mail my tax return?
Click the link below to find the address of the tax centre nearest
you.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/t1flngddrss-eng.html
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