What is a T1 General and how to find it

What is the T1 General?

A T1 General is your complete income tax return package, if you have an accountant

who filed your taxes they will usually send you a letter describing your tax return which

will be followed by the T1.

What to look for to ensure it's the full T1 General:

1. It will be substantially longer than a Notice of Assessment (often many pages)and includes:

• Income details from all sources
• All deductions claimed
• Tax calculations
• Any applicable schedules (like T776 for rental income or T2125 for self-employment)

2. For self-employed individuals, it must include the T2125 Statement of Business Activities showing:

• Gross business income
• Expenses
• Net business income

3. For individuals with rental properties, it must include the T776 showing:

• Rental income and expenses
• Net rental income/loss

Where to Find the T1 General

The T1 General actually cannot be downloaded directly from CRA My Account - this is a common misconception.

Here's how to get it:

1. From Your Tax Software:

• Log into the tax software you used (TurboTax, UFile, etc.)
• Look for an option to download or print your completed return
• Make sure to select the complete T1 General package, not just a summary

2. From Your Accountant:

• Contact your accountant who prepared your taxes
• Request a complete copy of your T1 General for the years needed