How to submit first-time tax return during pandemic?

[theeeiam]

Since I can't leave the house for non-essential purposes in Ontario and probably there is no print shop open anyways, how am I supposed to send first-time returns? I understand the first time can't be done online?

 

[Naturgrl]

Go to the post office and the tax forms are on the desk. Post offices are open.

 

[scylla]

Since I can't leave the house for non-essential purposes in Ontario and probably there is no print shop open anyways, how am I supposed to send first-time returns? I understand the first time can't be done online?

You can definitely Netfile (file online) if it's your first return.

 

[theeeiam]

You can definitely Netfile (file online) if it's your first return.

That would be great. Can you send some link with instructions?

 

[scylla]

That would be great. Can you send some link with instructions?

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/netfile-overview.html

 

[theeeiam]

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/netfile-overview.html

That's my problem though to submit for the first time:

Your eight-character Access code is made up of numbers and letters and is located on the right side of your Notice of Assessment for a previous tax year.

I don't have a Notice of Assessment for a previous tax year...

 

[scylla]

That's my problem though to submit for the first time:

I don't have a Notice of Assessment for a previous tax year...

Try reading the whole thing.

For the 2020 tax year, prior to filing your tax return electronically with NETFILE, you will be asked to enter an Access code after your name, date of birth, and social insurance number. Your eight-character Access code is made up of numbers and letters and is located on the right side of your Notice of Assessment for a previous tax year. While this Access code is not mandatory, if you do not enter your Access code, you will not be able to use any information from your 2020 tax return when confirming your identity with the Canada Revenue Agency. You will have to rely on other information for authentication purposes. This code does not apply to you if you are filing your tax return for the first time.

 

[theeeiam]

Try reading the whole thing.

For the 2020 tax year, prior to filing your tax return electronically with NETFILE, you will be asked to enter an Access code after your name, date of birth, and social insurance number. Your eight-character Access code is made up of numbers and letters and is located on the right side of your Notice of Assessment for a previous tax year. While this Access code is not mandatory, if you do not enter your Access code, you will not be able to use any information from your 2020 tax return when confirming your identity with the Canada Revenue Agency. You will have to rely on other information for authentication purposes. This code does not apply to you if you are filing your tax return for the first time.

My bad, I feel so stupid... Anyway I was able to to use TurboTax for this and got a NETFILE confirmation number, so for all I know I'm done.