T183: Information Return for Electronic Filing of an Individual's Income Tax and Benefit Return

What is T183?

T183, Information Return for Electronic Filing of an Individual's Income Tax and Benefit Return, records the return details, such as the total income, refund or balance owing, and the taxpayer's declaration that the information is correct. The electronic filer completes Part C with their EFILE number and keeps the signed form on file rather than mailing it to the CRA, unless the CRA later asks to see it.

This is a dynamic (XFA) PDF built for Adobe Acrobat Reader. It will not fill in a web browser or a basic PDF viewer, so download it first and open it in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to type the entries. The taxpayer signs Part B to authorise the electronic filing before the preparer transmits the return.

Who files T183?

• Individuals whose T1 return is being filed electronically by a tax preparer
• EFILE service providers who need signed authorisation before transmitting a client return
• Taxpayers authorising a preprocessed refund, pre-authorised debit, or direct deposit through their preparer
• Preparers keeping a signed authorisation on file as required by the CRA

How to fill out T183

1. Download the T183 and open it in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader; it will not fill in a browser.
2. The preparer enters the return totals in Part A: total income, refund or balance owing, and the tax year.
3. The taxpayer reviews the figures and signs Part B to authorise electronic filing.
4. The electronic filer completes Part C with their name and EFILE number.
5. The preparer transmits the return to the CRA and retains the signed T183 on file in case the CRA requests it.