# T1 General

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T1 General is a form used by most Canadian residents to report annual income and calculate personal income tax liability.

This is one of the most important forms in Canada, so you can easily access, customise, and download a sample on our website. Simply click on the fillable T1 General, and it’ll immediately open in our PDF editor.

## Versions

- 2025 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/a720483ea22270fac4ce510ff712c73769f17a58.pdf)

## How to Fill Out T1 General

Step 1: Access the T1 General specific to your province or territory via CRA or certified tax software.

Step 2: Enter your personal information (and your spouse’s details, if applicable).

Step 3: Report all sources of income in the designated sections according to the T1 General instructions.

Step 4: Complete the sections for deductions and applicable tax credits.

Step 5: Review the completed form for accuracy before submission.

## Facts

### What Is T1 General Used For?

T1 General is used by Canadian residents who want to report their annual income from all streams and calculate their tax liability. Furthermore, this form allows them to claim deductions and credits on their net taxable income.

### Who Should Use T1 General?

T1 General is used by most Canadian residents, even if they have no income to report to access benefits and credits. Additionally, non-residents should file this form if they earned income in Canada.

### When Is the T1 General Due?

T1 General is due by April 30th in general, but this deadline is later for self-employed individuals; on June 15th. However, even though the due date is moved, all taxes must be paid by April 30th, regardless of the employment status.

### What Happens If the T1 General Is Not Submitted?

If you don’t submit T1 General, you may face significant penalties and interest charges for each month that the document isn’t filed. You may also lose certain benefits and credits, or at least encounter issues when trying to receive them.

### How and Where Do I File T1 General?

You should file T1 General with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), either by sending it as a package or using one of the e-filing services, such as NETFILE or EFILE. You’ll find information about all three filing methods on the official CRA website.

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