Do you need a CRA my account to NETFILE?

Though not required to file a return, CRA’s My Account service provides benefits that streamline the tax process. You can check the status of your return, your eligibility for income-related benefits and RRSP limits, and you can sign up for direct deposit of funds such as tax refunds and GST rebates.

Can I NETFILE if my CRA account is locked?

You must contact the CRA using the form provided or call them on their general enquiries line. The CRA agent should be able to unlock your return. Once your return is unlocked please email us (Wealthsimple Tax) with the specific NETFILE error so we can help you fix it before you attempt to submit again.

What to do if your tax return does not transmit?

If the status of your return is pending or rejected, you don’t have a transmission issue either, because your return made it to our Electronic Filing Center and/or the IRS/state agency. If you got an error message about your social security number, go here for instructions.

What happens if my transmit return doesn’t work?

Sometimes the answer is that simple (hopefully). If you didn’t select Transmit Returns Now, you don’t have a transmission issue. Rather, your return can’t be e-filed for another reason. TurboTax will let you know why.

Why does my tax return not transmit to TurboTax?

Rather, your return can’t be e-filed for another reason. TurboTax will let you know why. If the status of your return is pending or rejected, you don’t have a transmission issue either, because your return made it to our Electronic Filing Center and/or the IRS/state agency.

Is there penalty for not filing tax return?

If you have now submitted all your returns up to date, you may still have the issue of SARS having levied a non-compliance penalty for non-submission of returns. To check whether a non-compliance penalty has been levied you can do the following: You will then need to select the period; then click ‘Submit’.