I'd like to file my income tax early but don't have t4 and haven't even spoke to former employer in months?

[Anonymous]

i'd like to file early , i'm pretty sure i can file now ( in Canada ) as 2024 over and i have a pretty simple income tax report to file.

only issue is i'm missing a t4 slip from a former employer i haven't worked at since the end of summer and i haven't even spoke to them since. also not even sure if business still operational as owner told me she was closing it down back then.

its possible she is planning on mailing it to me although i've never got anything ever from her in the mail or email maybe?

Updates

2 mo

i've yet to hear anything from her and its the end of the month feb 28th. i have no idea why she would not issue this form

Updates

2 mo

filed income taxes today without the T4 from former employer as i never heard anything from her , got a refund of $500 so at least something , i got all my old pay stubs and added up an amount and used that instead

[Oliverlogan263]

Yo, that's a tricky situation you've got there when it comes to filing your taxes early without that T4 slip from your former employer. I totally get wanting to get your taxes done and over with, but missing a key document like that can definitely complicate things.

Since you haven't been able to get in touch with your old boss and you're not even sure if the business is still running, it might be tough to track down that T4 slip. That could make it difficult to file your taxes accurately and on time.

My advice would be to try one more time to reach out to your former employer and see if you can get that T4 slip. Even if the business is closed, they may still be able to provide it or at least let you know when you can expect to receive it.

If you still can't get ahold of them, you might have to hold off on filing your taxes until you do get that document. I know it sucks, but it's better to wait and file properly than to risk any issues or delays down the line.

In the meantime, you can start gathering all your other tax info and documents so you're ready to go as soon as you get that T4. Maybe even reach out to a tax professional who can guide you through the process and make sure you're filing everything correctly.

I know it's a pain, but hang in there, dude. The last thing you want is problems with the CRA, so it's better to be safe than sorry. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[Anonymous]

You can file already in the U. S. I already filed and got my refund.

But you need to contact that business.

[Asker]

i know that i can file , issue is i'm missing that piece of paper , other posts say by law they have to send it to me by end of February but its almost end of month so will see if anything shows , might have to try contacting her in March if it doesn't

[AI Opinion]

In Canada, employers are required to issue T4 slips by the end of February for the previous tax year. If your former employer hasn't provided it, you have a few options. First, try reaching out to them, perhaps through email or any contact information you have. If the business is closed, contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to inform them of the situation. You might also estimate your income using pay stubs if you can't obtain the T4, but I'd recommend consulting a tax professional for precise guidance in such cases.

[Asker]

its almost the end of February so will see if anything shows soon

[In_Trance]

Fkn ask her!
How tf would anyone else know