{"id":22,"date":"2026-03-02T13:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytaxservices.ca\/tax\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:10:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:10:50","slug":"where-to-mail-tax-return-canada","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mytaxservices.ca\/tax\/where-to-mail-tax-return-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to mail tax return Canada?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Filing your income tax return in Canada means choosing how and where to send it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The federal tax authority, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), accepts paper filings by mail and electronic filing through its NETFILE service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is NETFILE in Canada?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NETFILE is an electronic service provided by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that allows you to send your personal income tax return directly online using certified tax software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service opens each tax season<\/a> and lets you file your return securely without mailing any paper forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must use NETFILE-certified software to prepare your return before submitting it online. You can find the list of certified software on the CRA\u2019s official tax software page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once prepared, the software sends your return directly to the CRA through the NETFILE service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Does NETFILE Open?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year the NETFILE service has a specific start date, usually in late February. For the 2026 tax season, the CRA reopens NETFILE on February 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After this date, you can electronically send your 2025 tax return using certified tax software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using NETFILE is generally faster than mailing a paper return. The CRA usually processes NETFILE returns more quickly, and you can receive your notice of assessment and refund sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I Have to Mail a Paper Return?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may choose to file a paper return if you are not eligible or able to use NETFILE. Paper filing means printing your completed tax forms and sending them by postal mail to the CRA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CRA still accepts paper returns, though processing times can be longer compared with electronic filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To file on paper, you need to complete the appropriate income tax and benefit package for the tax year and then mail it to the correct CRA tax centre based on where you live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Do I Mail My Paper Tax Return?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The mailing address for your paper tax return depends on your province or territory of residence as of December 31 of the tax year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada has several CRA tax centres that process income tax and benefit returns. The main tax centres and the areas they serve are outlined below based on official CRA addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winnipeg Tax Centre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mail your return to the Winnipeg Tax Centre if you live in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n