Filing methods and due date

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Filing methods

Mandatory electronic filing

Internet filing is available from January 9, 2023.

You must file information returns by Internet if you file more than 50 information returns (slips) for a calendar year.

For more information about filing requirements and the electronic filing methods available, go to Filing Information Returns Electronically.

Filing on paper

If you file 1 to 50 T5008 slips, we strongly encourage you to file over the Internet using Internet file transfer or Web Forms. However, you can file up to 50 slips on paper.

If you choose to file your return on paper, mail it to:

T5008 Program
Jonquière Tax Centre
Post Office Box 1300 LCD Jonquière
Jonquière QC  G7S 0L5

Filing using computer-printed (customized) forms

For those who complete a large number of slips, we accept certain slips other than our own. The applicable information printed on the back of the recipient’s information slip must be provided. To ensure accuracy, follow the guidelines for the production of customized forms or see Information Circular IC97-2R, Customized Forms.

Due date

You have to file your T5008 information return (slips) on or before the last day of February following the calendar year for which the information return applies. When a due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday recognized by the CRA, your return is considered on time if we receive it or if it is postmarked on or before the next business day. Note that several provinces and territories have their own unique holidays. Therefore, due dates may be affected depending on where you reside. For a list of public holidays, go to Public holidays.

You can send recipients an electronic copy of their T5008 slips. The recipient must have consented in writing or by email to receive the slips electronically.

Send the recipients' copies of the T5008 slips to their last known address or deliver them in person. You have to do this on or before the day you have to file the T5008 information return.

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