--- title: Filing more than five T4/T4A slips? You now need to file electronically description: "New Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) legislation around T4s/T4As: if you’re filing more than five slips, you must now file them electronically." image: https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Legislation_November16.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.payworks.ca/filing-more-than-five-t4/t4a-slips-you-now-need-to-file-electronically#maincontent) [Skip to footer](https://blog.payworks.ca/filing-more-than-five-t4/t4a-slips-you-now-need-to-file-electronically#footer-en) ![Text reads, “Filing T4/T4A slips with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_November16-1.jpg) # Filing more than five T4/T4A slips? You now need to file electronically Nov 16, 2023 [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources) ![Payworks](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/inTheLoop-ring-150px.png) Payworks Share this article [![Share this on Facebook.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/button.gif)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.payworks.ca/filing-more-than-five-t4/t4a-slips-you-now-need-to-file-electronically) [![Share this on Twitter.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/button.gif)](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20great%20article%20from%20Payworks!&url=https://blog.payworks.ca/filing-more-than-five-t4/t4a-slips-you-now-need-to-file-electronically) [![Share this on LinkedIn.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/button.gif)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.payworks.ca/filing-more-than-five-t4/t4a-slips-you-now-need-to-file-electronically&title=&summary=&source) We know, we know - another new requirement for payroll year-end processing? Fear not! As always: with [Payworks](http://www.payworks.ca), you’re not alone. If you’ve been thinking about [outsourcing some of your workforce management to-do list](https://blog.payworks.ca/top-10-reasons-businesses-should-outsource-payroll?hsLang=en-ca), this new rule might be just the nudge you need to [invest in yourself and your business](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-ways-small-businesses-can-benefit-from-outsourcing?hsLang=en-ca). Read on for what’s changing… and how we can help. ## **The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s new rule: if you’re filing more than five T4/T4A slips, you must now file them electronically** In past years, businesses with less than 50 slips had the option of choosing to file year-end either manually or electronically. However, this choice is now only available to businesses filing five slips or less. [Those with more than five slips must now file electronically](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4120/employers-guide-filing-t4-slip-summary.html), and will be fined if they don’t comply. Yikes! ## **Your new best friend: Payworks** While electronic filing is more accurate and efficient, we also understand that change can feel daunting. That’s why we’ve [made our onboarding process as seamless as possible](https://blog.payworks.ca/behind-the-scenes-the-tell-all-of-our-payroll-implementation-process-for-small-businesses?hsLang=en-ca). Trust us - we do this for 4,000+ clients each year, so we’ve really fine-tuned the experience! And once you’re all set up with Payworks, payroll [year-end is simple](https://www.payworks.ca/resources/reasons-to-outsource). Clients receive step-by-step guidance each year in completing a year-end package that’s compliant and on schedule. Whether they’re leveraging the support of their [dedicated Client Service Representative](https://blog.payworks.ca/in-their-own-words-why-payworks-clients-count-on-their-csr-as-part-of-the-team?hsLang=en-ca), accessing our library of year-end checklists and FAQs, or exploring Payworks’ [user-friendly solutions](https://payworks.ca/solutions/payroll), our clients are relieved to know they’re in good hands at year-end (and all year round!): > *“Our onboarding experience was convenient, accurate and smooth. My customer rep is very efficient and accommodating, and is a pleasure to deal with. Payworks saves me time by making year-end reports like T4s easier. Payworks takes the headache out of doing my own payroll so I can focus on running the* > > *business.”* > > *Bonny Castle Montessori Daycare | Surrey, BC* > > > *“I absolutely love Payworks! It has made payroll and year-end so simple. When I have any questions, my rep is so quick to respond and gives me a detailed solution. Thank you Payworks!”* > > *Kolor Twist Hair & Skincare Co. | Calgary, AB* > > > *"Payworks has saved me countless hours of time surrounding the weekly payroll process. Easy to use,* > > *accurate and the ESS is great for my employees. Monthly remittances for tax, WSIB and year end is a* > > *breeze. I highly recommend Payworks to any business owner who wants to focus on running their* > > *business instead of being buried doing payroll."* > > *Perimeter Digital Inc. | Pickering, ON*   Ready to tackle this year-end with Payworks by your side? Reach out to [sales@payworks.ca](mailto:sales@payworks.ca) to get started. Key topics in this article: [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources)[T4 Season](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/t4-season)[Year End](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/year-end)[Payroll Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/payroll-resources)[Finance](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/finance)[Business Owner](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/business-owner)[Accountant](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/accountant)[SME](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/sme)[Franchisee](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/franchisee)[Hospitality](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/hospitality)[Bookkeeper](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/bookkeeper)[Payroll Management](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/payroll-management)[Acc-Book](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/acc-book)[Legislation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/legislation) These articles are produced by Payworks as an information service. They are not intended to substitute professional legal, regulatory, tax, or financial advice. 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