Dos and Don'ts of Preparing Taxes

• Double check everything.
• File online for faster, easier, more accurate return preparation and a faster refund.
• Use the CRA's NETFILE service for free, if are able to.
• Be sure to have all required forms, receipts, schedules and other materials (T1, T4 and/or T4A, provincial tax credit forms, etc.).
• Check only one filing status on your return.
• File with a preparer affiliated with a professional organization.
• File with someone you trust and of whom you can ask questions.
• File with a certified accountant, if necessary.
• File online with a site listed as an authorized NETFILE provider.
• Print off your self-prepared tax form for e-filing and have a friend or family member check it over.


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• Check over your printed form once more, just to be sure.
• Report suspected tax fraud to the Canadian Revenue Agency (you can find out who to contact at cra-arc.gc.ca/agency/investigations/reach_us-e.html).
• Check the CRA website for lots of other information.
• Check our "before you file" page.
• Be sure to file on time.

• Purchase a refund anticipation loan (RAL). They are unnecessarily costly when you can e-file and have your refund in a matter of weeks.
• File with a tax preparer who promises you a higher return than other tax preparers.
• File with a tax preparer who bases his or her fee on your refund amount.
• Forget that you are always ultimately responsible for the accuracy and legality of your T1 tax return.
• Forget to fill out your GST credit form.
• File online if you are uncomfortable with the technology.
• Use an online file preparation service that does not make substantial yearly upgrades.
• File unless you have printed off copies of all your forms and reread the hard copy.
• File unless you have double checked absolutely everything.
• Forget to check the accuracy of social insurance numbers for you, your spouse and all dependents.
• Forget to sign your form.