EFILE for electronic filers
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EFILE for electronic filers
T1 EFILE
The EFILE and ReFILE services are open for transmission from February 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern time), until January 30, 2026. You can electronically file your clients 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 initial personal income tax and benefit returns using the EFILE service and you can file your clients amended T1 returns for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 using ReFILE.
T3 EFILE
The T3 EFILE service is open for transmission from February 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time), until January 30, 2026. Visit the T3 EFILE information web page for more details on the services available this year.
To participate in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
You must first register as a volunteer with the CVITP at canada.ca/taxes-volunteer. If you intend on transmitting returns by EFILE under the CVITP, you must also apply for an EFILE number.
T2 Corporation Internet Filing
Do not register for EFILE if you are only filing your own T2 Corporation income tax return. Visit the Corporation Internet Filing web page for more information.
Overview
EFILE is an automated service that allows approved tax preparation service providers and discounters to send individual income tax return information to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) directly from EFILE–certified tax preparation software.
Taxpayers may take their tax slips and supporting documents to a registered tax preparer and for a fee, the tax preparer will prepare their return and send it to us electronically using EFILE.
Apply for EFILE
Any firm, organization, or individual who provides tax preparation services can apply, as long as they meet the definition and requirements of an applicant and pass the suitability screening criteria.
EFILE news and program updates
For the latest news, updates on enhancements and important dates.
EFILE certified software
EFILE "certified" tax preparation software means that the developer of the tax preparation software has gone through a process with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to verify that their product is compatible with the CRA EFILE electronic tax filing service.
Yearly renewal
To renew your account, sign in with your EFILE number and password and select "Renew account" on the resulting webpage. Yearly renewal is mandatory for your continued participation in electronic filing. An invitation to renew your account will be sent each year towards the end of October.
Account maintenance
Changes in your business may result in changes to the data you provided to us at the time you applied for, or last renewed your participation in, electronic filing. An account maintenance option is available to all registered users of EFILE.
Transmission history
To view your transmission history, sign in with your EFILE number and password and select the type of transmissions you would like to access on the resulting webpage.
Form T183 and Authorizing a Representative
Form T183, Information Return for Electronic Filing of an Individual's Income Tax and Benefit Return and Authorizing a Representative using EFILE.
Your online EFILE account
Use your EFILE number and password to:
- Maintain your account
- Renew your account
- View transmission history
Guides and help
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- Date modified:
- 2025-02-24