Using software

Using software

If you complete your income tax return using commercial software, you can file your completed return either

• online, using NetFile Québec or My Account; or

• on paper, by printing your return and mailing it to us.

You can also use the services of a person accredited by Revenu Québec to file your return. Note that accredited persons who file more than 10 income tax returns for clients are required to file all such returns online.

Filing online

When you file online, your return is processed faster because certain steps (such as mailing and manual processing) are eliminated. Also, you receive quick confirmation that your return has been received.

NOTE If you file your return online, do not mail us a paper copy of your return or any of the documents pertaining to your return.

If you use commercial software to file your return, make sure that the software has been authorized by Revenu Québec and can be used to file your return online. While most personal income tax returns can be filed online, certain restrictions apply. For more information, consult our website at www.revenuquebec.ca.

You can file your return online even if this is your first time filing an income tax return, provided the software you are using so allows.

For more information, go to our website.

Filing by mail

If you use commercial software to complete your return and then print and file it by mail along with the required documents (schedules and forms), make sure that

• you enclose form TPF-1.U-V, Income Tax Return Data, as well as form TPF-1.W-V, Keying Summary for the Income Tax Return, and, if applicable, form TPF-1.X-V, Keying Summary for the Schedules of the Income Tax Return and Form TP-1029.TM-V, form TPF-1.Y-V, Keying Summary for Form TP-128-V, Form TP-80-V, and Form TP-80.1-V, and form TPF-1.Z-V, Keying Summary for Form TP-1029.RV-V;

• you use white, letter-size paper;

• the print quality is good and forms are printed in portrait format; and

• the authorization number is shown in the upper right-hand corner of the forms.

If you do not comply with all of these requirements, we may send back your return without processing it.

IMPORTANT We do not verify whether the software you are using takes into account all relevant tax legislation and correctly performs all calculations and data transfers. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for programming errors resulting in the incorrect calculation of your income tax, contributions and premiums payable. The use of the software and the accuracy of the data transmitted are your responsibility and that of the software developer.