Paper tax return in Canada: how to get the forms, where to mail them and how long it takes
Paper tax return Canada guide: how to get the T1 package now that it is not mailed automatically, which tax centre to mail it to, and the 12-week wait.
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Paper tax return in Canada: how to get the forms, where to mail them and how long it takes
Can you still file on paper?: Yes, by mail only.
Processing time: Usually within 12 weeks.
Packages mailed automatically?: No, not since the 2025 tax year.
Starting with the 2025 tax year, the CRA stopped automatically mailing the income tax package to people who used to receive it.
Resident individuals mail their paper return to one of three tax centres.
Set up direct deposit before you file, through My Account or your bank.
