T3010 – Registered Charity Information Return

What Is the T3010 Return?

Form T3010 is an annual information return that every registered charity in Canada must complete and submit to the Canada Revenue Agency. It provides essential details about the charity’s governance, programs, finances, activities and compliance with the Income Tax Act.

Who Must File

All registered charities and registered national arts service organizations (RNASOs) must file a T3010 return each year, even if the charity was inactive or no longer operating during the fiscal period. Failure to file can lead to loss of registered status.

When to File

The return must be filed within six months after the end of the charity’s fiscal period. For example, if the fiscal year ends on March 31, the T3010 return is due by September 30.

How to Get and Complete the Form

You can download the latest version of the T3010 form and open it with Adobe Acrobat Reader 10 or later. There are versions available for current and previous years:

• Accessible fillable PDF – T3010 (current year)
• Printable versions and archived (older year) PDFs are also available.

When completing the return, ensure that the financial statements and other required schedules (e.g., T1235 – Directors/Trustees Worksheet, T1236 – Qualified Donees Worksheet etc.) are included if applicable.

How to File

Charities can file their T3010 returns online using:

• The interactive form through a CRA business account;
• CRA-certified software that supports T3010 submissions; or
• By mail to the Charities Directorate (CRA) address if filing on paper.

Online filing is recommended to avoid mailing delays and reduce errors.

Why the T3010 Matters

The T3010 return promotes accountability and transparency by making detailed information about registered charities publicly available. It also helps the CRA ensure compliance with charitable rules and maintain the integrity of the Canadian charity sector.