Electronic Filing Options


EFILE On-line Plus

It allows filing T1 returns over the Internet (up to 60 returns in a batch).

Translation: IT IS ABSOLUTELY FREE! No Encryption Software required, no transmission costs. You just need Internet access.

EFILE On-line

It allows filing T1 returns over the Internet (one return at a time).

Corporation Internet Filing (CIF)

This service was introduced in October 2002 by CRA for Filing corporate T2 returns over the Internet. VisualTax was one of the first companies to support Corporation Internet Filing since CRA first introduced it.

Translation: IT IS ABSOLUTELY FREE! No Encryption Software required, or EDI/VAN transmission costs. You just need Internet access.

T1 - Personal Tax Returns

Name of Service Description Form to complete Costs involved
EFILE ON-LINE Real-time one at a time over the internet
Immediate acknowledgement
RC153 Zero. You need Internet access only
EFILE ON-LINE PLUS T1 batch filing over the internet Delayed acknowledgement
Maximum 60 returns in a batch
RC153 Zero. You need Internet access only
SEND ON-LINE Real-time one at a time over the internet Immediate acknowledgement RC153 Zero. You need Internet access only
NETFILE NETFILE is for home use only.

T2 - Corporate Tax Returns

Name of Service Description Form to complete Costs involved
Corporation Internet Filing Real-time one at a time over the internet
Immediate acknowledgement
Call the CRA Help Desk toll free at 1-800-959-2803 Zero. You need Internet access only