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STEP 1 OF 9 · WELCOME
What are you filing today?
Let's start with the basics. You can file multiple return types in one session — we'll handle everything.
STEP 2 OF 9 · CONNECT CRA
Connect your CRA My Account
This is the magic step. Sign in with your CRA credentials once, and TaxPillar instantly pulls every T-slip, your RRSP room, carry-forward amounts, and prior assessments — saving you hours of data entry.
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Secure CRA Authentication
You'll be redirected to the official CRA sign-in page. TaxPillar never sees your password.
💡 What we'll pull automatically: T4, T4A, T5, T3, T5008, T4RSP, T4RIF, T4E, tuition slips (T2202), Canada Child Benefit, RRSP room, capital loss carry-forwards, Home Buyers' Plan balance, and more.
STEP 3 OF 9 · CONNECT BANK
Connect your bank (optional)
For self-employed income, rental properties, or to catch deductible expenses, connecting your bank lets our AI analyze 12 months of transactions and categorize every single one — without asking you a single question.
🔒 Bank-level security: We use Flinks (a Canadian provider) to connect. Your credentials are never stored by TaxPillar. You can revoke access anytime.
STEP 4 OF 9 · UPLOAD RECEIPTS
Add any receipts or documents
Drag files here, take a photo with your phone, or forward emails to your personal TaxPillar inbox. Our AI reads every document and categorizes it automatically.
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Drop files here or click to browse
PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC · Up to 25MB per file · Bulk upload supported
Examples of what to upload: medical receipts, donation receipts, moving expenses, childcare receipts, home office invoices, professional membership dues — anything that isn't already on your CRA account.
STEP 5 OF 9 · AI PROCESSING
Our AI is preparing your return...
This usually takes 60 seconds. You can leave the page — we'll email you when it's ready.
I found a few things I'm not 100% sure about. Can you help me fill in the blanks?
AI
Hi! I noticed you have a few charges at Vancouver Dental Centre totaling $1,240. Were these covered by insurance, or out-of-pocket? Out-of-pocket medical expenses are deductible.
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Out of pocket — my insurance only covered part of it.
AI
Perfect. How much was covered by insurance? I'll subtract that from the deductible amount.
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$400 was covered.
AI
Great — $840 added as medical expense. One more: I see your RRSP contribution of $6,000. Is this for the 2025 tax year or the first 60 days of 2026?
💬 Typical number of questions: 3-5 per return. Often zero if your situation is simple.
STEP 7 OF 9 · REVIEW
Your 2025 return is ready
Here's a summary. Everything is traceable to your source documents — tap any line to see how it was calculated.
Total income (all sources)$87,420.00
RRSP deduction−$6,000.00
Medical expenses (net)−$840.00
Charitable donations−$1,200.00
Professional dues−$680.00
Federal tax owing$12,145.00
BC provincial tax$4,230.00
Total tax withheld (T4)−$19,840.00
Your refund$3,465.00
STEP 8 OF 9 · OPTIONAL CPA REVIEW
Want a CPA to double-check?
For complete peace of mind, a licensed Canadian CPA can review your return before it's filed. 24-48 hour turnaround.
Add CPA Review — $99
Licensed Canadian CPA reviews your return within 48 hours
What CPA review includes:
✓ Full line-by-line review by a licensed CPA
✓ Second opinion on deductions and strategies
✓ Comments and suggestions before filing
✓ You can accept or decline any changes
STEP 9 OF 9 · FILED!
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Your return has been filed
TaxPillar transmitted your return to the CRA at 11:42 AM. Your refund of $3,465 is on its way.
CONFIRMATION # · IT-2025-847392
TRANSMITTED · Mar 14, 2026 · 11:42 AM PST
STATUS · ACCEPTED BY CRA
REFUND · $3,465.00 (direct deposit)
ETA · 8–10 business days
Your return, all supporting documents, and the CRA confirmation are now stored in your secure document vault — accessible any time.