What is a TD1?
TD1, Personal Tax Credits Return, is a form that must be
completed by employees or pensioners and given to their employer or
payer. There are federal and provincial/territorial
TD1s. These forms are used by the employer or payer to determine
the amount of federal and provincial or territorial tax to be
deducted from an individual's employment income or other
income, such as pension income. The employer or payer should keep
the completed forms with their records. Do not send the CRA
a copy.
Note
Individuals in Québec should use the federal TD1 and
provincial TP1015.3-V, Source Deductions Return form.
Who should complete this form?
Individuals who have a new employer or payer have to complete
the federal TD1 and, if more than the basic personal amount
is claimed, the provincial or territorial TD1.
Individuals do not have to complete a new TD1 every year
unless there is a change in their entitlements to their federal,
provincial or territorial personal tax credit amounts. If a change
occurs, they must complete a new form no later than seven
days after the change.
It is a serious offence to knowingly accept a TD1 that contains
false or deceptive statements. If you think a TD1 contains
incorrect information, call 1-800-959-5525.
If the individual does not complete these forms, you are still
responsible for deducting taxes, allowing the basic personal amount
only. To find out how to calculate the income tax after the TD1 has
been completed, see Calculation methods for income tax.
Which form should be used?
In addition to completing the federal TD1:
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Employees who claim more than the basic personal amount
have to complete the TD1 that corresponds to their province or
territory of employment. To determine which is the province
or territory of employment, see Which provincial or territorial tax
tables should you use?
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Pensioners who claim more than the basic personal amount
have to complete the TD1 that corresponds to their province or
territory of residence.
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Individuals paid by commissions and who claim expenses
can elect to use the TD1X, Statement of Commission Income and
Expenses for Payroll Tax Deductions, to take into consideration the
expenses in the calculation of their income tax.
Note
Individuals in Québec should use the federal TD1X and the
provincial TP1015.R.13.1-V, Statement of Commissions and Expenses
for Source Deduction Purpose.
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Fishers who want to have income tax deducted from their income
should use TD3F, Fisher's Election to Have Tax Deducted at
Source.
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Indians who want to determined if their income is taxable should
complete the TD1-IN Determination of Exemption of an Indian's
Employment Income.
Forms and publications
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