File T4A Online

  • Create a vendor record and, on the T4A & T5018 tab, select the option Include this Vendor When Filing and then T4A.
  • Make sure you are set up to use Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Internet File Transfer service.
  • Review your records to make sure they are up-to-date for the reporting period.

To file T4A online:

  1. In the Home window, on the File menu, choose Import/Export, then Electronic Filing, and then T4A Online Filing.
  2. (Optional) If the introductory window opens with a description of how online filing works, click Continue. To bypass this window in the future, select Do not display this again.
    • Report Type Code. Select one of the following:
    • Original, if this is the first time you are submitting this file.
    • Amended, if you are submitting an amended file that corrects any errors that were included in a previous return.
    • Cancelled, if you are submitting a cancelled file.
    • Transmitter Number. Enter a transmitter number. If you do not have a number, 000000 will be used.
    • Submitter Reference ID.Sage 50 Accounting displays a default number, which is the count of the number of transmissions you've made. You can accept this number, or enter a unique number to identify the current file submission. For example, to identify an original file submission, enter 001. To identify a re-submission of amended slips, enter 002, and so on.
    • CRA Business No. Enter your CRA Account Number.
    • Type of Business. Select a an option that best describes your business.
    • Owner/Partner SIN. Enter the SIN for the owner(s) or partner(s).

    Enter the name, contact information, and communication language preference of your company's payroll contact person.

  3. Select the vendors to include. Click Select All to include all vendors.
  4. (Optional) Select the Include inactive vendors check box .
  5. (Optional) Select the Include vendor with amounts less than $500 check box if you want to include those vendors as well.
  6. Click Next to proceed to the next step.
  7. (Optional) Make any necessary changes in the T4A Box Options.
  8. Click Next to proceed to the next step.
  9. Click Save this T4A return file to save a copy of your T4A return on your computer. The location of the file is indicated.