02/22/2026
Tax slips at tax time: What they are, where to find them and why waiting can save you time and help you avoid mistakes
When it’s time to do your taxes, having all of your tax slips is one of the most important steps to getting your return right the first time.
What the CRA does – and doesn’t – do The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) receives copies of tax slips from employers, financial institutions and other issuers so they can be used for tax filing. However, the CRA does not issue these slips and cannot post them to your CRA Account until the issuer of the slips sends them.
When and where to get your common tax slips
Most slips are sent directly to you by the organization that reports the information:
• T4 – Employment income: Issued by your employer. Most are sent by the end of February
• T4A – Pension and other income: Issued by financial institutions or trustees for income such as pensions, annuities, scholarships or RESP withdrawals. Usually sent by the end of February
• T5 – Investment income: Issued by financial institutions for interest and dividends earned in non-registered accounts. Usually sent by the end of February
• T3 – Trust income: Issued by trusts for income such as interest, dividends and capital gains. These are usually sent by the end of March
If you haven’t received a slip by the expected deadline, do not contact the CRA. You need to contact the slip issuer directly (your employer or financial institution) to request a copy.
Don’t forget other important documents
Note that Auto-fill My Return only pulls information the CRA has on file. You’ll still need to supply information for the following
• Rent paid
• Medical expenses
• Child care expenses
• Moving expenses
• Any slips not yet posted on your CRA Account
It is important to keep those receipts and documents handy so that you don’t miss out on credits or deductions.
Just wait – this can help you avoid errors, reassessments and delays
Even though online filing opens in February, it’s worth waiting until you have all of your tax slips, documents and receipts before you file. This can help you avoid errors, reassessments or delays.
While you wait, you can still make sure you are ready. Sign into your CRA Account to:
• Make sure you can access it
• Confirm that your personal information is up to date
• Save time and frustration by making sure everything is as it should be before you file
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