CanadaGuideNo. TD1
TD1 — Personal Tax Credits Return
The form your employer or payer uses to work out how much tax to deduct from your pay.
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T1213 — Request to Reduce Tax Deductions at Source
To ask for less tax to be withheld from your pay, for example if you make deductible contributions or support payments.
The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.
What this form is for
Get a letter of authority from the CRA allowing your employer to reduce tax withheld when you expect significant deductions.
Documents to have ready
Proof of the expected deductions (contracts, agreements, receipts)
Where to send it
Follow the filing instructions on the form or the official page: depending on the form, you give it to someone else (employer, medical practitioner), submit it online through My Account, or mail it.
Our tips
- Always download the latest version from the official page: tax forms often change from year to year.
- Keep a copy of everything you send, with the date you sent it.
Frequently asked questions
- What happens after I send it?
- If approved, the CRA sends you a letter of authority to give to your employer.
The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.
Related forms
- CanadaGuideNo. T1-M
T1-M — Moving Expenses Deduction
To calculate eligible moving expenses when you move for work or studies.
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