Make corrections after filing

After you file your original information return, you may need to do some corrections on slips and file amended or cancelled slips.

Amend or cancel slips using Internet file transfer (XML)

• include only the slips that need to be amended
• use the report type code "A" on the summary and slips
• enter all data that has not changed for the slip and make changes to fields that require corrections
• include only the totals from the amended slips on the amended summary
• complete the " Filer Amendment Note " on the summary page to provide reason for amendment. When specific reasons apply for individual slips, include the name of recipient.

• include only the slips that need to be cancelled
• use the report type code "A" on the summary
• use report type code "C" on the slips
• enter all data that was on the original slip (empty slip will be rejected)
• include only the totals from the cancelled slips on the amended summary

Amend or cancel slips using Web Forms

If you have saved a return that was filed using Web Forms you can import it to create your amendment.

When you are filing amended slips:

• import the original file
• select the return type "Amended" on the summary
• choose the slips you want to amend
• remove the slips that do not require amendment
• correct the information or financial fields that require corrections
• review the amended summary that Web Forms creates for you
• submit your return

• import the original file
• select the return type "Amended" on the summary
• choose the slips you want to cancel and select "Cancelled" for the slip type
• remove the slips that do not require to be cancel
• keep the information that is on the slip (empty slip will be rejected)
• review the amended summary that Web Forms creates for you
• submit your return

• select "Start a new original or amended return" then choose "Amended" as the type of information return on the summary
• input information for only the slips that need to be amended and make sure to choose "Amended" on each slips
• enter all data that has not changed for the slip and make changes to fields that require corrections
• select "Explanation for amendments" dialogue box to provide reason for amendment. When specific reasons apply for individual slips, include the name of recipient
• review the amended summary that Web Forms creates for you
• submit your return