Choosing a filing option

Three options will be available through these Web pages starting January 9, 2006:

T4 Web forms: This convenient filing option is for employers who have to file 1 to 3 original or amended T4 slips. With T4 Web forms, all you need is a compatible browser to complete, print, and submit a T4 information return.

T4 and T1204 desktop applications: These downloadable desktop applications let you create, save, and print an electronic T4 or T1204 information return.

Internet file transfer (XML): As of January 2006, Internet File Transfer (XML) will be available for the following information returns: Originals and amended - T1204, T4, T4A, T4A-NR, T4RIF and T4RSP; Originals only - T4E. You may also file multiple returns within a single submission (maximum 610 Kb). Clients will require a payroll Business Number (RP) and Web Access Code (WAC) when filing these returns to CRA.

Note: Currently, our Web Access Code (WAC) authentication system only recognizes Business Number (BN) accounts with an RP extension for the XML filing option. Unfortunately, the functionality to accept account numbers other than a BN will only be available for the 2007 filing season. However, clients who already have a Payroll Number (RP), and an associated WAC to file their T4 returns, may also file original NR4, T3, T5, T5007, T5008, T5018, RRSP Contribution Reciept, AGR-1 and SAFER returns, as well as amended NR4, T3, T5, and T5008 returns using the same Payroll Number and WAC.