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Print this pageForward this document  Introduction to efile

Efile (electronic filing) is the transmission of a tax return in electronic format to the government. It is basically an alternate way of filing income tax returns which enables you to transmit a return directly from your computer. There is no need to print a paper copy of the tax return for the government.

The main benefits of efile are:

  • Costs reduction from savings on paper, printing, photocopy and mailing.

  • Decreased investment of time and energy with assembly being virtually eliminated from the process.

  • Increased accuracy in the tax return data.

    In effect, the main source of rejection consists in data entry errors at the CRA and RQ levels. With efile, data entry errors are inexistant. Furthermore, the efile system performs a series of computer checks and balances intended for greater accuracy. It also allows the preparer to detect and fix errors before assessments are generated.

  • Immediate acknowledgement of the reception of the tax return.

  • Efile returns are processed more rapidly than paper returns because fewer steps have to be handled manually. Refunds are usually sent within two weeks.

  • Efile is an electronic, environment-friendly system which shows that your firm cares about avoiding paper waste.

T1 - personal

Efile is currently available for the filing of personal tax returns to the CRA (T1) and to Revenu Québec (TP1).

Detailed instructions on how to file tax returns electronically are available in Procedure for electronic filing of tax returns.

T2 - corporate

Efile is also available for the filing of corporate tax returns to the CRA (T2), and to Revenu Québec (T2).

T3 - trusts

Efile is also available for the filing of T3 information to the CRA (T3), as well as, RL-16 slips to Revenu Québec (T3).

T5013 - partnership

Efile is also available for the filing of T5013 tax returns and slips to the CRA (T5013), as well as, RL-15 slips to Revenu Québec (RL-15).