CRA announces new digital filing option for T3010 forms for Canadian registered charities

CRA announces new digital filing option for T3010 forms for Canadian registered charities

Since 2019, Canadian registered charities have been able to file their T3010 electronically by setting up an account on the CRA My Business Account (My BA) system.  Approximately 30% of Canadian charities are currently filing their T3010 using the CRA My BA system.  If you know how hard it is to get registered charities to try something new, then one would realize that that is quite a success.

There are three other ways that a Canadian charity can file its T3010, including the following:

1. Completing the T3010 form by hand and mailing it to the CRA.
2. Completing a fillable T3010 and printing it out, and mailing it into the CRA
3. Using certain certified software to produce the T3010, printing off the form, and mailing it in for CRA to input.

This announcement relates to the third option above, namely, using certified software. There are nine companies that have certified software and two of those companies have now been certified that their T3010 form can be uploaded directly onto the CRA MyBA system. Therefore, with these two groups (Canadian Centre for Christian Charities and the Intuit ProFile), the T3010s do not need to be printed out and mailed in, but can be filed electronically. This will be helpful in terms of saving CRA resources and also reduce inputting errors on CRA’s part.

Approximately 35% of T3010s are currently filled in using third-party software. Now that some of those returns can be filed using the My BA system, that will be helpful.

The takeaway for Canadian charities is that they should be on the CRA’s My BA system.  It is not only for filing the T3010, but it can also be used to do many different types of updates or communications with the CRA.

This new system is being rolled out in June of 2025, ahead of the June 30, 2025, deadline for Dec 31 fiscal year-end charities to file their T3010 return.

Here is the note from CRA:

Software certified to produce Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return

New digital filing option for the T3010 return

Registered charities or their authorized representatives can now file their T3010 information return digitally using CRA-certified software. This new option allows you to generate your charity’s return using a software and submit it through your CRA account.

To register for a CRA account, go to Access our online services for charities, for a step-by-step guide.

We are transitioning to a more accessible and digital-by-default environment, in line with the Government of Canada’s Digital Standards. We strongly encourage you to use our online services, as they will help you avoid delays, possibilities of errors, and the risk of the information return getting lost. If you must file your return on paper, print and mail it to the CRA.

Using CRA-certified software helps avoid mail delays, is secure, and fast! Once submitted, your return is instantly processed, and you will receive immediate confirmation through your CRA account. The public portion of your financial information will be available on the List of charities the next day.

How to get started

Not sure which software to use? See the steps below:

1. Use our list of CRA-certified software – The software listed below can generate all the forms contained in a registered charity information return.
2. Access your CRA account – We’ve made sign-in easier! You, your employee, or your authorized representative can use a single login to access all our online services:
   • My Business Account (MyBA)
   • Represent a client (RaC)
   • My Account
3. Submit through your CRA My Business Account or Represent a Client – Upload and submit your software-generated return directly online.

CRA-certified software

If you want to become an authorized vendor, contact the Charities Directorate Software Certification Program.

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CRA-certified software table
Product	Audience	Digital Form T3010	Paper Form T3010
Cantax FormMaster By Wolters Kluwer Canada limited	For tax professionals	No	Yes
CCH iFirm Taxprep By Wolters Kluwer Canada limited	For tax professionals	No	Yes
DT Max T2 By Thomson Reuters DT Tax and Accounting Inc	For tax professionals	No	Yes
Fill T3010 Online By Canadian Centre for Christian Charities	For charities	Yes	Yes
ProFile By Intuit	For tax professionals	Yes	Yes
QuickBooks Online Accountant Pro Tax By Intuit	For tax professionals	No	Yes
Taxcycle By Xero Software Limited	For tax professionals	No	Yes
Taxprep Forms By Wolters Kluwer Canada limited	For tax professionals	No	Yes
VisualTax T3010 By Microsophic Inc	For tax professionals	No	Yes

Date modified: 2025-06-12