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Tips for Mailing Your Tax Return
April 30 is the deadline for filing your income tax return. Here are some tips:
- Get tax forms, guides and return envelopes at your local Post Office.
- Affix sufficient postage; postage varies by size, weight and mailing options.
- Place a return address on return envelopes and packages.
- Ensure items are well sealed.
- Don’t forget to attach your mail-in label to the return envelope.
How much postage do I need when using Lettermail service?
Lettermail™ postage depends on size (length, width, thickness) and weight.
Postage will depend on the number of pages within your envelope. To ensure you have sufficient postage, use the guidelines below, but visit your nearest Post Office to be sure. Items with insufficient postage will be returned to sender.
| Envelope | Type of paper | Approximate weight | Postage Required |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 CRA envelope
|
4 regular 8.5" x 11" pages (5 g per page)
|
27 g |
$0.65**
|
|
8 regular 8.5" x 11" pages (5 g per page)
|
47 g |
$1.10
|
|
|
1 CRA envelope
|
5 pages from a CRA tax booklet (3 – 4 g per page)
|
22-27 g depending on booklet |
$0.65**
|
|
9 pages from a CRA tax booklet (3 – 4 g per page)
|
47 g |
$1.10
|
** Notice to Customers
Effective January 13, 2014, Canada Post is accepting all standard lettermail items weighing up to 30 g and mailed within Canada at a reduced rate of $0.63 until March 31, 2014, subject to this Offer. Canada Post has the right to terminate this Offer at any time.
When will it get there?
Lettermail service is fast, easy and cost-effective.
| DELIVERY ZONE | LOCAL | WITHIN PROVINCE | NATIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Urban Centres | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days |
| Non-major Urban Centres | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days |
| Northern Regions and Remote Centres | 2 days | up to 6 days | up to 8 days |
Our delivery standards are based on estimates of how long it takes for properly prepared Lettermail items to be delivered. Although we make every effort to meet these high standards, they are not guaranteed.
Where can I mail my tax return?
If sufficient postage (stamp or meter impression) is affixed to your income tax return, deposit it in a street letter box, at any Post Office or community mailbox.
Keep your receipts!
Remember to keep receipts and supporting documents in a safe place where you can find them in case Canada Revenue Agency asks to see them. Check with CRA to find out when receipts are required and how to submit them.
Other mailing options
Close to the deadline? Take your tax return to any one of our over 6,000 Post Offices and we’ll advise you on how best to mail it. We have many mailing solutions.
| Canada Post Service | Speed and Features | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Lettermail service |
Fast: 2 - 4 days
|
$ |
| Registered Mail |
Fast: 2 - 4 days
|
$$ |
| Xpresspost™ |
Fastest: Next business day (local); 2-day (national)
|
$$$ |
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