Fill Out Form TD1: Personal Tax Credits Return
It determines the amount of tax your employer should deduct from income.
Updated Aug 11, 2026PDF format
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It determines the amount of tax your employer should deduct from income.
Zendocs is not affiliated with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
What is a TD1 form?
The TD1 form is Canada’s Personal Tax Credits Return. It tells your employer how much income tax to withhold from your pay based on your eligibility for various tax credits. Unlike your yearly tax return (T1), the TD1 isn’t filed with the CRA, it stays with your employer or pension provider as part of payroll records.
Filling in the TD1 ensures that the right amount of tax is deducted from your income throughout the year. If you don’t complete one, your employer will only apply the basic personal amount, which could leave you owing tax when you file your T1. Conversely, if you qualify for additional credits and don’t claim them on your TD1, you might overpay tax during the year.
Form TD1 is important for managing your taxes in Canada. Here's what it's used for:
You usually need to complete two forms:
If your situation hasn’t changed since you last filed a TD1, you don’t need to complete a new one. However, you must submit a new form within 7 days if your eligibility for tax credits changes.
For new jobs, submit your TD1 before your first pay. For changes in your personal situation, submit a new TD1 within 7 days of the change.
Right here on Zendocs! We have the official CRA TD1 templates for both federal and provincial/territorial forms ready to fill and sign online.
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Give it directly to your employer or payer. Do not send it to the CRA.
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