Electronic filing only by using Web Forms or Internet file transfer (XML)

You must file your Part XVIII and Part XIX information return electronically by using the CRA Internet file transfer (XML) or Web Forms applications. To find out when these applications are available, go to Filing Information Returns Electronically (T4/T5 and other types of returns).

Filing by Internet file transfer (XML)

Internet file transfer (XML) allows you to transmit original, amended or fixed returns with a maximum file size of 150 MB. All you need is a Web browser to connect to the Internet, and your software will create, print, and save your electronic information returns in XML format.

Multiple returns can be filed in one submission provided the total submission does not exceed the 150 MB restriction.

You should use a validating parser to check for the proper file format before submitting your file to the CRA. For more information, see How to file

To get the CRA XML specifications and schema for Part XVIII and Part XIX information returns, go to Filing Information Returns Electronically (T4/T5 and other types of returns).

For information about filing by Internet file transfer, contact your software publisher or go to Filing Information Returns Electronically (T4/T5 and other types of returns). You will find samples of various scenarios at Examples of completed XML tags.

Note

If your submission is larger than 150 MB, you can either compress your submission or divide it so that each submission is no more than 150 MB. If you divide your file, you must ensure that each document reference identifier of the reporting financial institution and sponsor (if applicable) records is unique.

Filing by Web Forms

Web Forms is ideal for smaller returns, up to 100 slips. Use the Web Forms application to:

For Part XVIII and Part XIX information returns:

Note

The order in which the information is requested for Part XVIII and Part XIX information returns may differ from other information returns. You may also notice other particularities that apply to Part XVIII and Part XIX information returns only.

For more information about this application, go to How to file.

Web access code

For both the Internet file transfer (XML) and the Web Forms applications, you will need a Web access code (WAC) to file your information returns over the Internet, unless you use these applications through My Business Account or Represent a Client.

If you have misplaced or do not have a WAC, go to Online Web access code to access the CRA's WAC online service or call the business enquiries at 1-800-959-5525.

Filing without a Web access code

If you use the Internet file transfer (XML) or the Web Forms applications through My Business Account or Represent a Client services, you can file your Part XVIII or Part XIX information return without a Web access code by choosing the “File a return” service.

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