Filing T4 Slips Electronically

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Use Sage 50 Accounting to electronically file (EFILE) your T4 slips via the Internet File Transfer (XML) service. Electronic filing speeds processing, so you can complete year-end tasks quickly.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires that you file your payroll tax forms by the last day of February (or the next business day, if this day falls on a Saturday or Sunday ) of the calendar year following the year to which they pertain. You must also distribute copies of the T4 slips to your employees by this same date.

Note: If you are filing more than 5 slips, you must use electronic filing for the CRA.

Filing via the Internet

Visit the CRA web site for current information about file size restrictions on Internet File Transfer.

Prerequisites for filing T4 slips electronically

Besides the general prerequisites for filing T4 slips, you must be registered for the CRA E-File service. When you register, you will receive a Web Access Code (WAC) for Internet filing.

This six-character code (two letters and four numbers) is pre-printed on the top of the personalized T4 Summary form you receive from the CRA. If you have not receive a WAC, contact the CAR to confirm your eligibility and obtain a code for Internet filing.