Plain meaning
CRA's electronic filing service that allows individuals to send eligible income tax and benefit returns online using certified software.
Also called
electronic filing
Key points
- NETFILE is for eligible individual tax returns prepared with certified tax software.
- Some returns or taxpayer situations may be excluded and require another filing method.
- After filing, taxpayers should keep slips and receipts in case CRA asks to review them.
- Electronic filing can speed assessment and refund processing when the return is complete and accurate.
Why it comes up
NETFILE appears in filing-season updates, CRA service announcements, and stories about tax-preparer access or online accounts.