Using PDF forms
General information
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) produces forms and publications in Portable Document Format (PDF), which are fillable and savable for your convenience.
Filling and saving PDF forms
To be able to fill in and save a PDF form, download and then open the form using the free Adobe Reader:
- Save the PDF fillable/savable form in a folder that you will easily find on your computer.
- Launch Adobe Reader.
- Browse to the folder where you saved the file, and open it from within Adobe Reader. You can now fill and save your PDF form.
Note: CRA fillable/savable PDF forms have been tested for compatibility with Adobe Reader 9 and higher and may not be fully supported in other PDF viewers and on some mobile devices.
Printing PDF forms
Before you print, set the page size in the Adobe Reader print properties to legal or letter based on the size of the document.
Need a signature? If a signature is required, completed forms must be printed and signed by hand.
If you experience problems printing a PDF:
- Use the latest printer driver: Printer manufactures regularly release updated printer drivers to improve compatibility with newer software. Make sure you have the latest version.
- Print to a different printer: If you have a second printer connected to your computer, try printing the file to it.
- Use the "Print as image" option: Adobe Reader gives you the option to print the PDF form as an image and this can resolve some printing issues. In Adobe Reader, this setting is found in the “Advanced” settings of the “Print” dialog box.
Remember: You are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of any information submitted on a form. Be sure to double-check all data entered
Additional instructions for PDF fillable information returns (slips)
NR4
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains two slips.
Non-resident recipient's copies
Print one page containing two slips for the recipient. Make sure your account number is in the box called “Non-resident account number” on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing two slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second slip completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slip you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your account number is in the box called “Non-resident account number.”
Payer or agent's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each non-resident recipient for your records. Make sure your account number is in the box called “Non-resident account number” on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second slip completely.
T1204
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains two slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing two slips for the recipient. Do not enter your account number in the box called “Payer's account number” on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
The Canada Revenue Agency only accepts T1204 forms that are filed electronically. For more information, see Filing Information Returns Electronically (T4/T5 and other types of returns).
Payer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. Make sure your account number is in the box called “Payer's account number” on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second slip completely.
T3
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains three slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing three slips for the recipient. Do not enter your account number in box 14 on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing three slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second and third slips completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slips you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your account number is in box 14.
Filer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. Make sure your account number is in box 14 on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second and third slips completely.
T4
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one employee. The page contains two slips.
Employee's copies
Print one page containing two slips for the employee. Do not enter your employer's account number in box 54 on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing two slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second slip completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slip you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your employer's account number is in box 54.
Employer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each employee for your records. Make sure your employer account number is in box 54 on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second slip completely.
T4A
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains two slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing two slips for the recipient. Do not enter your payer's account number in box 061 on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing two slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second slip completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slip you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your payer's account number is in box 061.
Payer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. Make sure your payer account number is in box 061 on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second slip completely.
T4A-NR
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains two slips.
Non-resident recipient's copies
Print one page containing two slips for the recipient. Do not enter your payer's account number in the box called “Payer's account number” on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing two slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second slip completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slip you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your payer's account number is in the box called “Payer's account number.”
Payer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each non-resident recipient for your records. Make sure your account number is in the box called “Payer's account number” on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second slip completely.
T4E or T4E(Q)
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains two slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing two slips for the recipient.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
The Canada Revenue Agency only accepts T4E or T4E(Q) forms that are filed electronically. For more information, see Filing Information Returns Electronically (T4/T5 and other types of returns).
Payer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second slip completely.
T4PS
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one employee. The page contains two slips.
Employee's copies
Print one page containing two slips for the employee. Do not enter your employer's account number in box 54 on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing two slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second slip completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slip you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your employer's account number is in box 54.
Employer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each employee for your records. Make sure your employer account number is in box 54 on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second slip completely.
T4RIF
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains three slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing three slips for the recipient. Do not enter your account number in box 61 on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing three slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second and third slips completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slips you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your account number is in box 61.
Payer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. Make sure your account number is in box 61 on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second and third slips completely.
T4RSP
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains three slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing three slips for the recipient. Do not enter your account number in box 61 on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing three slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second and third slips completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slips you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your account number is in box 61.
Payer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. Make sure your account number is in box 61 on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second and third slips completely.
T5
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains three slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing three slips for the recipient.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing three slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second and third slips completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slips you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out.
Payer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second and third slips completely.
T5007
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains three slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing three slips for the recipient.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing three slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second and third slips completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slips you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out.
Payer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second and third slips completely.
T5008
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains three slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing three slips for the recipient.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing three slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second and third slips completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slips you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out.
Trader or dealer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second and third slips completely.
T5013
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one partner. The page contains two slips.
Partners' copies
Print one page containing two slips for the one partner. Do not enter your partnership account number in box 001 on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing two slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second slip completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slip you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your partnership account number is in box 001.
Filer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each partner for your records. Make sure your partnership account number is in box 001 on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second slip completely.
T5018
The PDF fillable form lets you complete a page with information for only one recipient. The page contains two slips.
Recipient's copies
Print one page containing two slips for the recipient. Do not enter your account number in the box called “Payer's account number” on these copies.
Canada Revenue Agency's copy
Print one page containing two slips for the Canada Revenue Agency. Cross out the second slip completely. Do not separate the slips—attach the full page with your Summary. Do not enter the information from the slip you crossed out on your Summary. Only enter the information from the slip you did not cross out. Make sure your account number is in the box called “Payer's account number.”
Payer's copy
Keep an electronic or printed copy of the slip you give to each recipient for your records. Make sure your account number is in the box called “Payer's account number” on those copies. For printed copies it is good to cross out the second slip completely.
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