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Internet file slips in the FX module

by Intuit Updated 5 months ago

This article explains how to internet file various slips in the FX module.

Note: Ensure that you print the transmission confirmation from the CRA page at the end of the process. ProFile doesn't keep a record or report of slips that have been transmitted.

Review this article for Quebec slips.


Select the type of filing you are undertaking:

  1. Open the FX return in ProFile.
  2. Navigate to the information (Info) form of the return.
  3. Select Yes to the question Are you magnetic media or internet filing slips?:

Note: The option to Internet file slips will not appear unless this option is set to Yes.

  1. Select the Properties option from the File dropdown menu in the top toolbar.
  2. Review the Slips Status section under the EFiling column. Set the slip status to Ready to file:

  1. Enter all Transmitter information under the EFILE menu.
  2. Select the Transmit slips or a T5013 return option from the EFILE dropdown menu in the top toolbar:

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  1. Select the slip that is set with the Ready to File value:

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  1. Select the OK button. The XML file builds and a green checkmark displays:

The CRA transmission window automatically displays:

  1. Select the button to proceed. The Internet file transfer (XML) window displays:

  1. Enter the Account number and Web access code. Select the Next button.

The XML file transmits to the CRA.

  1. Select the printer icon to print the confirmation of the transmission:

  1. Open the FX return in ProFile.
  2. Navigate to the information (Info) form of the return.
  3. Select Yes to the question Are you internet filing slips?:

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Note: The option to Internet file slips will not appear unless this option is set to Yes.

  1. Select the Properties option from the File dropdown menu in the top toolbar.
  2. Review the Slips Status section under the EFiling column. Set the slip status to Ready to file:

  1. Enter all Transmitter information under the EFILE menu.
  2. Select the Transmit slips or a T5013 return option from the EFILE dropdown menu in the top toolbar:

User-added image

  1. Select the slip that is set with the Ready to File value:

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  1. Select the Next button. The XML file builds.

new slip filing processing EN.jpg

The CRA transmission window automatically displays:

new fx disclaimer.png

  1. Locate the XML file at the designated folder displayed, or click Copy to Clipboard to copy the XML location to the Clipboard.
  2. Read the disclaimer and click the I agree button at the end to give consent for the XML transmission.

I agree.png

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12. Enter the Account number and Web access code. Select the Next button.

Note: Due to changes in CRA requirements, the account number must be manually entered. It can be copied from the Identification number section on the Info page. The XML file transmits to CRA.

13. Select the printer icon to print the confirmation of the transmission:

confirmation xml.png

  1. Open the FX return in ProFile.
  2. Navigate to the information (Info) form of the return.
  3. If amending, make the necessary amendments to the slip. If cancelling, don't change the amounts on cancelled slips; a cancelled slip should retain the original amounts filed to the CRA. The CRA will make the necessary adjustments and cancel the amounts.
  4. Select Yes to the question Are you magnetic media or internet filing slips?:

  1. Select the Properties option from the File dropdown menu in the top toolbar.
  2. Review the Slips Status section under the EFiling column. Set the slip status to Ready to file:

  1. Select the Transmit slips or a T5013 return option from the EFILE dropdown menu in the top toolbar:

  1. Select the slip that is set with the Ready to File value:

amended slips old photo.png

  1. Set the value in the Data Type dropdown menu to Amended or Cancelled.
  2. Select the OK button or Next button, depending on your view. The XML file builds and a green checkmark displays for pre-2021 files:

The CRA transmission window automatically displays:

  1. Select the button to proceed. The Internet file transfer (XML) window displays:

  1. Enter the Account number and Web access code. Select the Next button.

The XML file transmits to CRA.

  1. Select the printer icon to print the confirmation of the transmission:

  1. Open the FX return in ProFile.
  2. Navigate to the Info form of the return.
  3. If amending, make the necessary amendments to the slip. If cancelling, don't change the amounts on cancelled slips; a cancelled slip should retain the original amounts filed to the CRA. The CRA will make the necessary adjustments and cancel the amounts.
  4. Select Yes to the question Are you internet filing slips?:

new internet filing slip.png

  1. Select the Properties option from the File dropdown menu in the top toolbar.
  2. Review the Slips Status section under the EFiling column. Set the slip status to Ready to file:

  1. Select the Transmit slips or a T5013 return option from the EFILE dropdown menu in the top toolbar:

new transmit slips.jpg

  1. Select the slip that is set with the Ready to File.

amended photo slips.png

  1. Set the value in the Data Type dropdown menu to Amended or Cancelled.
  2. Select the OK button. The XML file builds.

new slip filing processing EN.jpg

The CRA transmission window automatically displays:

new fx disclaimer.png

11. Locate the XML file at the designated folder, or click Copy to Clipboard to copy the location to the the Clipboard.

12. Read the disclaimer and click I agree at the bottom to give consent for the XML file transfer:

I agree.png

Note: Due to changes in CRA requirements, the account number must be manually entered. It can be copied from the Identification number section on the Info page.

internetfile number.png

The XML file transmits to the CRA.

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  1. Select Options... from the EFILE dropdown menu in the top toolbar. The Electronic Filing Options window displays.
  2. Select the T3/FX option from the left-side menu.

The current location for XML files is listed under the XML Directory section:

A computerized formatter shows a tabular box for adjusting the size of a map.

  1. Select the Browse button and navigate to the new location for XML file storage.
  2. Select the OK button.

The new location is saved.

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