Eddmac

Think you need to send the original T4 and you keep a copy (of everything I would suggest) - not 100% sure, but again, that's what I did.

beckiwoo

Nope...my accountant said i could have it sent by direct deposit if i gave my account details. I opted for the cheque though

MarylandNed

I meant that first time filers cannot receive their refund by direct deposit by simply filing online and giving account details. They have to go through another manual step that involves sending a voided cheque to CRA. At least that's what I was told by CRA when I called them to ask. I think after you have filed that first tax return and they have you in their system, you can then file later tax returns online and have refunds by direct deposit (even if you are changing the account into which it is deposited).

beckiwoo

Probably true. In fact I think she asked me for a blank voided cheque but as I have to pay for cheques with my bank I said no

Almost Canadian

Photocopy a voided cheque and use this when you receive such requests in the future.

Eddmac

Surely your bank can give you a printout, with all the required information?
I know TD gave me this when I opened up my first account on moving here.
Can't remember what it was called through. If I remember correctly, on my online banking page, I can print out copies of this on demand.

Aviator

Go to online banking and you can print one out.

Eddmac

Thats an excellent idea, why didnt I think of that? XD

Zoe Bell

Well this isn't our first tax return by far, so we opted to receive our refund via direct deposit.
Which obviously explains the cheques we got in the mail today .!

beckiwoo

yeah I am with TD and they gave me some

really? TD told me 56 cheques would be like $40 but didn't know you can print them out for free

Eddmac

The cheques aren't free - you do pay for them, but you can get all of the information you need for free.

Aviator

You can only print a void cheque with your banking information to arrange direct deposit or payment. You cannot print cheques for payment purposes.

ChrisBan

Am I missing something, if this is just to set up direct deposit for tax return, you can just go in branch of TD and request print out with direct deposit info on, done this loads of times

Eddmac

Yes, or you can go to your online banking and printout the exact same document yourself.

beckiwoo

erm...I already know that