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Add, Review, and Update the Transmitter Data

When you submit the transmitter files, the transmitter data identifies your organization to the CRA and RQ. This article will guide you through adding the transmitter data for 2023.

If you’ve already created your 2023 Transmitter Data, please take a moment to ensure the information is still accurate. To do so, skip to the Review and Update Transmitter Data section below.

How to Add the 2023 Transmitter Data

You can add the transmitter data anytime before updating the 2023 tax slip groups.

Step 1: Open Modify Transmitter Data in the Avanti Desktop Application.
By default, this can be found in Canadian Payroll >> Tax Slip Processing.

Step 2: Select Insert.

Step 3: The tax year should default to the correct year, but please update if it is incorrect.

Step 4: Review and update the following information for the organization:

  • Employer name

  • Address

  • City

  • Province

  • Country

  • Postal Code

Additional Information
These will default to the information selected in Employer Information. If there is outdated information, please update it in both places. 
By default, Employer Information can be found in Canadian Payroll >> Installation & Maintenance.

Step 5: Select the correct Transmitter Type from the following options.

  • Select Submit on behalf of others if your organization is a service bureau.

  • Select Submit on your own behalf if your organization is filing your tax slips.

  • Select You are a software vendor if your organization is a software vendor filing on behalf of others.

Additional Information
Most organizations will select Submit on your own behalf
.

Step 6: In Transmitter ID, enter your number provided by the CRA.

Additional Information
If you’re only filing 1 return and don’t have a number, you can use MM555555. Otherwise, contact the CRA at 1-800-665-5164
 if you don’t have one.

Step 7: Enter the information for the person CRA and RQ may contact if questions about this transmission arise:

  • Contact Person

  • Phone

  • Language

  • E-Mail

If you don’t have employees in Quebec, skip to Step 10.

Step 8: In Transmitter ID, enter the transmitter number assigned by Revenu Québec. If you do not have a transmitter number, contact Revenu Québec directly.

Additional Information
Want to learn more about creating RL slips? Select the info button to see the IN-412.A-V, Information For Users of RL-Slip Software
.

Step 9: In Enterprise Number, enter the assigned number for this employer.

Step 10: Select OK to save your changes.

Great job! Your Transmitter Data is ready for 2023 tax slips. The next step in the tax slip process is to Create, Update, and Review Tax Slip Groups.

How to Review and Update Transmitter Data

If you’ve previously created the 2023 transmitter data for reconciliation, you should review the information to ensure accuracy.

Step 1: Open Modify Transmitter Data in the Avanti Desktop Application.
By default, this can be found in Canadian Payroll >> Tax Slip Processing.

Step 2: Select the 2023 transmitter data, then select Modify.

Step 3: Review the following information and ensure it’s accurate. Update any incorrect information.

  • Employer name

  • Address

  • City

  • Province

  • Country

  • Postal Code

Additional Information
These will default to the information selected in Employer Information. If there is outdated information, please update it in both places. 
By default, Employer Information can be found in Canadian Payroll >> Installation & Maintenance.

Step 4: Confirm that the Transmitter Type is correct and update if inaccurate.

  • Select Submit on behalf of others if your organization is a service bureau.

  • Select Submit on your own behalf if your company is filing your tax slips.

  • Select You are a software vendor if your organization is a software vendor filing on behalf of others.

Additional Information
Most organizations will select Submit on your own behalf
.

Step 5: Update the Transmitter ID if it’s incorrect.

Additional Information
If you don’t have a transmitter number and are filing more than 1 return, reach out to the CRA at 1-800-665-5164 to obtain one.

Step 6: Review the information for the person the CRA and RQ may contact if questions about this transmission arise. Update your contact information if it is outdated.

  • Contact Person

  • Phone

  • Language

  • E-Mail

If you don’t have employees in Quebec, skip to Step 8.

Step 7: Confirm the Transmitter ID and Enterprise Number are correct. Update if inaccurate.

Additional Information
Want to learn more about creating RL slips? Select the info button to see the IN-412.A-V, Information For Users of RL-Slip Software
.

Step 8: Select OK to save your changes.

Nice job! Your Transmitter Data is now ready for 2023 tax slips! The next step in the tax slip process is to Create, Update, and Review Tax Slip Groups.

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