When will CRA drop boxes close for good?

The CRA plans to permanently close all 45 drop boxes after the 2026 filing season. Boxes will remain available through the current season, then be removed. After the cutoff, use NETFILE or EFILE, mail paper documents to the correct tax centre, or pay in person at Canada Post with a QR code.

How can I submit paper tax documents without a drop box?

Mail your return or slips to the correct CRA tax centre listed on your forms. Use tracked mail if timing is tight. Keep copies and delivery receipts. You can still pay balances in person at Canada Post using a QR code, or pay online through approved third-party providers.

What if I do not have reliable internet access?

You can still file by mail and pay in person at Canada Post. Ask a family member, community tax clinic, or a preparer to help with NETFILE or EFILE if possible. Call the CRA to confirm addresses and options. This keeps you aligned with revenue canada requirements while staying offline.

Do these changes affect personal tax deadlines?

No, filing deadlines are not changed by the drop box closure. Most individuals file by April 30, and self‑employed filers have until June 15, with any balance due by April 30. Plan ahead, choose mail or e-filing, and keep confirmations to avoid penalties or interest.

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CRA Phases Out Tax Drop Boxes After Filing Season: March 21 Update

ByDanny Kontos March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

As of March 21, revenue canada will phase out all 45 tax document drop boxes after the 2026 filing season. The CRA cites low use, slower processing, and security risks. This change speeds up e-filing, mail, and in-person payments at Canada Post. We outline what is changing, timelines, and how tax filing Canada will work next. Investors can also gauge the shift to digital services and evolving payment workflows across the country.