CRA T4 Slip, Statement of Remuneration Paid
The year end slip that reports employment income and deductions.
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About CRA T4 Slip, Statement of Remuneration Paid
The T4, Statement of Remuneration Paid, is a CRA slip an employer prepares for each employee after the calendar year. It reports employment income and the amounts held back for the year, such as income tax, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and Employment Insurance premiums.
Employers give a copy to the employee and file a copy with the CRA, usually by the end of February. Employees use the boxes on the slip to complete their income tax return. This page is a general helper, not tax advice, so always download and file the current official form from the CRA.
Who needs to complete it
- Employers who paid salary, wages, or other remuneration during the year.
- Employees who need their income and deductions to file a return.
- Payroll staff preparing year end slips for the workforce.
- Anyone reconciling their pay records against reported amounts.
How to fill out CRA T4 Slip, Statement of Remuneration Paid
- 1Enter the employer name and payroll account number at the top of the slip.
- 2Add the employee name, address, and social insurance number.
- 3Report total employment income for the year in box 14.
- 4Enter Canada Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan contributions in the correct boxes.
- 5Enter Employment Insurance premiums in box 18.
- 6Report income tax deducted in box 22.
- 7Add registered pension plan contributions and any other codes that apply in the boxes for other information.
- 8Enter the two letter province of employment code, then give a copy to the employee and file with the CRA.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I receive my T4?
Employers must issue T4 slips and file them with the CRA by the last day of February for the previous calendar year. Ask your employer if yours is late.
What is the difference between a T4 and a TD1?
A TD1 sets how much tax is held from your pay during the year. A T4 reports what you actually earned and what was withheld after the year ends.
What if a box on my T4 looks wrong?
Contact your employer or payroll department. They can review the amounts and issue an amended slip to the CRA if a correction is needed.
Is this the official CRA slip?
This is a general helper. Always download and file the current official T4 from the CRA, since the boxes and codes are updated over time.