How to file a PAPER return?

In the circumstances where a return is not accepted by NETFILE/EFILE, for instance, a final return for deceased, a paper return has to be filed.

Before you go to "File your Returns" page(second picture) to download and print the return, you have to do the following:

If you are in simple view

  1. Switch to his/her name;
  2. Click "Tax Situations" under "Start Point";
  3. Tick the box "Produce paper return instead of NetFile / EFile" and click "Next";
  4. Then you will be able to download the CRA-required paper return (called T1-Condensed) to print.

You also need to sign the return and attach the supporting documents like T-slips. You can find the mailing address that serves your area by clicking on this: CRA ADDRESS

paper file
paper file

If you are in expert view

  1. Switch to his/her name;
  2. Click "Tax Situations" under "Account & Personal";
  3. Tick the box "Produce paper return instead of NetFile / EFile" and click "Next";
  4. Then you will be able to download the CRA-required paper return (called T1-Condensed) to print.

You also need to sign the return and attach the supporting documents like T-slips. You can find the mailing address that serves your area by clicking on this: CRA ADDRESS

paper file
paper file

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