# Canadian efile

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For other uses, see [E-file (disambiguation)](/source/E-file_(disambiguation)).

**EFILE** is the system used by the [Canada Revenue Agency](/source/Canada_Revenue_Agency) as a means for electronically transmitting tax returns. It became a national program in 1993. EFILE is only available to professional tax preparers and is not to be confused with the publicly available [NETFILE](/source/NETFILE). EFILE is a form of [Electronic Data Interchange](/source/Electronic_Data_Interchange).

## Requirements

- A form T183, *Information Return for Electronic Filing of an Individual's Income Tax and Benefit Return*, needs to be signed by the client.
- Software meeting CRA certification standards, such as Intuit's Profile[1] or Microsophic Inc.'s Visual Tax.[2]
- Must be a professional to qualify, along with passing the CRA screening of new applicants.

## Advantages

- Fast and convenient, can be filed anywhere with an internet connection.
- Returns are processed much faster than conventional paper filing.
- Reduces usage of paper, saves money and is environmentally friendly.
- More reliable since you can retain paper slips, and no chance of getting return lost in mail.

## Disadvantages

- Requires a professional tax preparer to file.
- Preparer must have knowledge of system and be approved by CRA to EFILE.

## See also

- [NETFILE](/source/NETFILE)

## References

1. ["?"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100317133245/http://www.accountant.intuit.ca/profile/why_choose_profile.shtm). Archived from [the original](http://www.accountant.intuit.ca/profile/why_choose_profile.shtm) on March 17, 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2010.

1. ["?"](https://www.visualtax.com). Retrieved 4 August 2010.

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