T4A — Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity, and Other Income
What is this slip?
A catch-all slip for income that doesn't fit on a T4 or T5. Covers pension income, RESP withdrawals, scholarships, and many government benefits.
Every box explained
| Box | Label | Where it goes on your T1 |
|---|---|---|
| 016 | Pension or superannuation Payments from employer pension plans (RPPs) and annuities. Note: Qualifies for the pension income amount and pension income splitting. Goes to: Line 11500 of your T1 | Line 11500 of your T1 |
| 018 | Lump-sum payments Retiring allowances and other lump-sum pension payments. Note: A portion may be transferrable to your RRSP — see Line 20800. Goes to: Line 13000 of your T1 | Line 13000 of your T1 |
| 020 | Self-employed commissions Commissions paid to you as a self-employed agent or salesperson. Goes to: Line 13900 or T2125 (business income) | Line 13900 or T2125 (business income) |
| 022 | Income tax deducted Tax withheld at source from amounts on this slip. Goes to: Line 43700 of your T1 | Line 43700 of your T1 |
| 028 | Other income Miscellaneous income not reported elsewhere — includes some government program payments. Goes to: Line 13000 of your T1 | Line 13000 of your T1 |
| 040 | RESP accumulated income Accumulated income withdrawn from an RESP (AIP — Accumulated Income Payment). Goes to: Line 13000 + 20% additional tax applies | Line 13000 + 20% additional tax applies |
| 042 | RESP educational assistance EAPs (Educational Assistance Payments) from an RESP paid to a student. Note: Taxed in the student's hands, usually at a low rate. Goes to: Line 13010 of the student's T1 | Line 13010 of the student's T1 |
| 046 | Charitable donations Charitable donations made through structured giving programs. Goes to: Schedule 9 | Schedule 9 |
| 048 | Fees for services Amounts paid to you for services rendered (not employment). Common for freelancers and contractors. Goes to: T2125 (business income) | T2125 (business income) |
| 105 | Scholarships, bursaries, fellowships Post-secondary scholarships and bursaries. Note: Full-time students can generally claim an exemption for eligible amounts. Goes to: Line 13010 of your T1 | Line 13010 of your T1 |
| 106 | Death benefits Death benefits from an employer's group plan upon an employee's death. Note: The first $10,000 is exempt from tax. Goes to: Line 13000 | Line 13000 |
| 135 to 143 | DPSP income Deferred Profit Sharing Plan income and transfers. Goes to: Line 11500 or RRSP transfers depending on code | Line 11500 or RRSP transfers depending on code |
| 190 | COVID-19 benefits CERB, CESB, CRB, and similar pandemic benefits paid through CRA. Goes to: Line 13000 of your T1 | Line 13000 of your T1 |
Quick tips
- You can view slips filed by your employer or payer in CRA My Account — usually within a few days of the February 28 deadline.
- If you received this slip but haven't filed your return, the income is still taxable. File using your own records if the slip is late.
- Keep your slips for at least 6 years — CRA can reassess that far back.
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