For some of us, the rush to get the annual tax return filed on
time can sometimes result in sloppy mistakes. Or perhaps you simply
forgot to include that extra income on the side or simply
didn't get some crucial T5 slip from a financial institution
(it happens, and more often than you think). Whatever the reason,
there's a fairly simple way to correct your error.
The Canada Revenue Agency prefers that you
do not file an amended income tax return if
you've mistakenly omitted income or made some other mistake
when filing. Instead, you should write to the Tax Centre where you
filed your return, requesting a change along with an explanation
and any additional material, such as T4 slips, T5 slips, and
receipts.
