Overview

Welcome to EFILE On-Line and EFILE On-Line Plus, automated services that allow you to electronically file your client's current year tax returns to the CRA via the Internet.

Please review the different features available for EFILE On-Line and EFILE On-Line Plus. Based on these differences, you can determine if you want to participate in one or both services.

EFILE On-Line

• Only one return can be submitted per session.
• Generates a real time acknowledgement, which means a confirmation number is provided almost instantly.
• Must use EFILE On-Line certified software.
• Qualified users of EFILE On-Line can also use EFILE On-Line Plus to file returns providing they have the proper software for each service.
• Users may also access EFILE On-Line Plus in order to submit on-line System for Electronic Notification of Debt (SEND) requests. No software is required to use SEND.

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EFILE On-Line Plus

• Batch filing of returns is supported, one batch can contain from 1 to 60 returns.
• Supports access to the System for Electronic Notification of Debt (SEND). Qualified users of EFILE On-Line Plus can submit an on-line request form and receive, almost instantly, selected information about their client's account.
• Acknowledgement file is created within a few hours and is made available to you "on demand".
• Must use EFILE On-Line Plus certified software.
• Qualified users of EFILE On-Line Plus can also use EFILE On-Line to file returns providing they have the proper software for each service.
• You can view your EOL PLUS transmission history online from the beginning of the EFILE program to the current date.

The validation process used to either accept or reject the return is based on the same logic for both.

To ensure secure transmissions, encryption of data is mandatory. It is accomplished through the use of a browser enabled 128-bit SSL encryption process, which is available for download at no charge.

The menu items on the left side of the Web site pages provide more information about both EFILE On-Line and EFILE On-Line Plus. Before going to these pages, please see our legal obligations.

Comments?

Please note, if you need specific assistance with EFILE, contact your EFILE help desk. However, if you have comments or suggestions on improving EFILE On Line services, please feel free to send us an email. The emails are not monitored on a constant basis.