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How to find your ".tax" file using myTaxExpress



At the Ready to file page, read and agree to the terms and conditions. This will bring you to the NETFILE transmission page.

Step 1 - Identification

Enter your personal identifiers: social insurance number (do not enter dashes or spaces), date of birth and 4-digit access code. When changing fields, use the "Tab" key, do not use the "Enter" key.

Scroll down to Step 2 - Attaching a return

Attach the file containing your income tax return that was prepared using myTaxExpress:

  • click the Browse (Choose) button;
  • click the drop-down list;
  • click to select the (C:) drive;
  • double-click the myTaxExpress folder;
  • double-click the 2007 folder;
  • double-click the netfile folder;
  • click to select joe_s_2007.tax;
  • click the Open button;
  • please note that your “.tax” file is now attached and ready to transmit to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Scroll down to Step 3 - Balance due

Read the instructions for Step 3 if you have a balance due.

Scroll down to Step 4 - Declaration

Click the I agree. File my return now! button. If you are successful, you will receive a confirmation number.