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Mandatory Internet Filing and Electronic Payments

Bill C-47 makes internet filing for T2 returns mandatory regardless of the corporation’s gross revenue. This rule comes into effect on January 1, 2024, and applies to T2 returns with a tax year beginning after 2023.

EFILE T1 T2 T3 slips

EFILE is Open! Install the Latest TaxCycle Release to Start Filing

The CRA opened its EFILE systems this morning. The latest release of TaxCycle is ready for transmitting T1 and TP1 returns to the CRA.

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TaxCycle 13.1.52339.0—T1 EFILE, T3 and T5013 Certification

The CRA and RQ have certified TaxCycle T1/TP1, T3 and T5013/TP-600 for filing 2023 returns when EFILE systems open on Monday, February 19, 2024.

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How to Request a T2 Web Access Code (WAC)

You can use a Web Access Code (WAC) to file a T2 return until you pass your suitability screening.

EFILE WAC T2

Ten Options to Review Before EFILE Opens

Set your TaxCycle options before the EFILE systems open in February. Review your options now to save time later.

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Renewed your EFILE account? Enter your password now.

CRA EFILE closes on January 26, 2024 for annual maintenance. The service will reopen on Monday, February 19, 2024.

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RESOLVED: T1135 EFILE Error in TaxCycle T5013

Attempting to transmit a T1135 from the latest version of TaxCycle T5013 generates a transmission error.

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TaxCycle 12.1.49236.0—T1 EFILE, TaxFolder and DocuSign®

The CRA has certified TaxCycle T1 for filing 2022 returns when EFILE systems open on Monday, February 20, 2023. This version also includes TaxFolder and DocuSign® requests from TaxCycle.

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New Client Activation Step in the CRA Business Consent (AuthRepBus) Process

Starting October 17, 2022, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) process for authorizing a new representative for business accounts will include an additional step.

CRA EFILE T2

CRA EFILE Error Code 485: Amended T1134, T1135 and T106

The CRA EFILE system is having issues with transmissions of amended T1134, T1135 and T106 returns. You may receive error code 485.

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RESOLVED: T5013 T1135 EFILE Returns Error 441

EFILE transmission error 441 : "Please ensure you have the latest release of this software before you attempt to transmit your tax form again."

known issue T5013 EFILE T1135

RESOLVED: T3RET EFILE Fails for First-Time Filers

EFILE of a T3RET currently fails with errors if you indicate that itis the trust’s first year filing a return. A copy of the trust document or will, and a list of assets at death, were attached with the T3APP.

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T3 EFILE and Attaching Supporting Documentation

We asked the CRA for clarification on whether to mail the documents to the CRA, upload them in Represent a Client, or keep them in case the CRA asks to see them.

T3 EFILE

T3 EFILE Now Available!

The CRA T3 EFILE system is now open! Please update to the latest version to begin filing T3RET and T3RCA returns.

T3 EFILE

TaxCycle 11.1.46117.0—2021 T1/TP1, T3/TP-646 and T5013/TP-600 Ready for Filing

The CRA has certified T1 2021 for EFILE. 2021 T3, T5013 and Québec TP1, TP-646 and TP-600 returns are also ready for filing.

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RESOLVED: Electronic Filing Disabled for 2020 and Earlier T1/TP1 Returns

In version 10.2.43796.0 only, electronic filing is disabled in TaxCycle T1 for years 2020 and earlier.

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Check transmission status of T1 return with CRA

Did you know you can check on the status of transmissions by logging into the CRA website? It's easy. Here's how...

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