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Payroll step 3

T4 and household payroll year-end

Close the payroll year with reconciled records and employee tax slips.

Illustrative dataUpdated September 1, 2026
Short answer

Reconcile payroll registers to remittances, prepare T4 slips and the T4 Summary, give employees their copies, and file by the current CRA deadline.

Reconcile before filing

Compare gross employment income, pensionable and insurable earnings, withheld amounts and employer contributions to the payroll account.

Correct errors clearly

Use CRA's current amendment process when a filed slip is wrong. Keep the corrected calculations and employee communication with the payroll file.

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What to know

Are these payroll step 3 figures verified?

No. Launch salary values are clearly marked illustrative until independent source verification is complete.

Can this replace professional advice?

No. It is general information; employment, tax and legal requirements depend on the province and facts.