Getting a tax return

There are several ways you can get the 2017 General Income Tax and Benefit guide and forms book.

On the Internet

You can get the General Income Tax and Benefit Package for 2017 online. These forms and schedules are also available in multiple formats that can be accessed by persons who have a visual impairment. For information about these formats and accessibility, see About multiple formats.

You can also use our online order form to have a printed copy of the 2017 General guide and forms book, and any other forms and publications, mailed to you.

By mail

If you filed your 2016 tax return on paper, you should have received a 2017 General Income Tax and Benefits Guide and forms book in the mail by now. If you want to file on paper and didn’t receive a guide and forms book, you can print or order a copy from the CRA.

In person

A limited quantity of tax packages were available in both official languages at Canada Post, Service Canada, and most Caisse populaire Desjardins outlets until May 4, 2018.

Forms and publications

• General income tax and benefit package - Guide, return and schedules

Related topics

• Individuals - Leaving or entering Canada and non-residents 
• Other guides, schedules and forms you may need to complete your income tax and benefit return