Producing and transmitting T4 XML file

To produce the T4 XML file

  • Go to Top-menu > Tools > Export
  • If necessary click on *Show all
  • Select T4 XML

Click on Selection to choose the population (usually by employer number)and taxation year

Click Destination to choose the destination directory
Click OK and Export

You will be prompted to choose Original or Amended.
Choose Original for the first transmission.
Choose Amended for a 2nd transmission with corrections.

The built in XML validator will validate the data and produce an error if any invalid data is found.
In the example below a negative amount was found in the income tax field.

If such an error occurs, cancel the process.
Check the data using the T4 Control report.
Make the necessary corrections and start the XML process over or contact Carver Technologies for help.

Click on the link below to access the Revenue Canada site to transmit the T4 XML file
Rev Canada T4 XML transmission site


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