Filing Electronically (E-File)

The CRA requires companies with more than 50 employees to file T4's online.

The CRA has sent an Account number and Web access code to all companies required to file online. If you haven’t received your access information, please contact the CRA.

Create XML file using Magnetic Media file, (details listed above) and upload the file on CRA’s website.

To upload T4 file please visit following website: Link

Steps:

1. Scroll down and click on: Start Internet File Transfer (XML)
2. Read the Disclaimer and click on ‘I Agree’ at the bottom of the page.
3. Type in Account number and Web access code provided to you by CRA (Please refer to letter sent to you by CRA).  Do not enter anything under Transmittal number if you have keyed in an Account number.
4. Click on ‘Continue to Step two’.
5. Click on Browse and select the file created by Paymate Acclaim.
6. Click on Submit
7. Print confirmation page for your reference.

You have to repeat this process for every business or company you do payroll for.  Each company will have their own unique Account number and Web Access code.

Please contact the CRA for any issues regarding E-filing at: www.cra.gc.ca