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Canada Revenue wants you to go digital

May 1, 2026
Photo by Chris Young /THE CANADIAN PRESS

Starting this year, CRA is no longer proactively mailing out tax forms to Canadians – even to those who historically have preferred to file their taxes on paper. They have also removed some ‘underused’ schedules from the standard tax package.

It will now require some time and planning if you wish to continue filing a paper return.

You will have to either:

  • Order, view, download, and print the package online at Forms and publications – CRA; or
  • Call the CRA’s automated phone line at 1-855-330-3305 (non-residents can call 1-613-940-8495). If you choose to call, your Social Insurance Number (SIN) will be required.

Documents not included in the package, including the schedules that have been removed, can also be requested by using the methods listed above.

NOTE: It can take up to 10 business days for publications and forms to arrive by mail.