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Ways to file your return

Ways to file your return

NETFILE

Use the CRA's secure service to complete and file your return electronically using certified tax preparation software or a web application. Go to canada.ca/netfile for a list of software and applications, including some that are free.

EFILE

This is a secure CRA service that lets authorized service providers, including discounters, complete and file your return electronically. For more information, go to canada.ca/efile-individuals.

Note

Auto-fill my return is a secure CRA service that allows you or your authorized representative to automatically fill in certain parts of your 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 returns. You must be registered with My Account (or your representative must be registered with Represent a Client) and be using a certified software product (NETFILE or EFILE). For more information, go to canada.ca/auto-fill-my-return.

SimpleFile by phone

This is a free and secure CRA service available to eligible individuals who have low or fixed income and whose tax situations stay the same from year to year.

If you are eligible, you will receive an invitation by letter in the mail. You will then be able to file your return by giving the CRA some personal information and answering a series of short questions through an automated phone service.

You do not have to fill out any paper forms or do any calculations.

File a paper return

Complete and file the return included in this tax package. If you need a paper version of other forms and publications, go to canada.ca/cra-forms-publications or call 1-800-959-8281.