T3010 Registered Charity Information Return

What Is the T3010 Form?

The Registered Charity Information Return (Form T3010) is an annual information return that registered charities in Canada must file with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The return provides information about the charity's activities and finances. The t3010 form must be filed even if the charity had no active activities during the year. If a charity fails to file a return, the CRA can revoke the charity's registration.

What is the registered charity information return used for?

The T3010 charity declaration is a public document and is available for anyone to view. CRA uses information from the declaration to monitor compliance with the Income Tax Act and to ensure that charities are operating in accordance with their charitable purposes.

The T3010 registered charity information return should be filed annually, within six months of the end of the charity's fiscal year. For most charities, the fiscal year is the calendar year. If the fiscal year of the charity is other, the declaration must include the dates of the fiscal year.

How to Fill Out the T3010 Form?

When you are ready to fill out Form T3010, you should have the following information and documents ready:

• Section A - Identification Information

First section should include the legal name of the charity, its business number, and mailing address. The charity must also indicate if it has changed its name or address in the past year.

• Section B - Directors

Next section asks for information about the charity's governing body. The charity must disclose the names of its directors, trustees, and officers. The charity must also provide information about its governing documents, such as articles of incorporation or bylaws.

• Section C - Activities

Here you should provide information about the charity's programs and activities in this section. The charity should detail its programs and activities and indicate how they relate to its charitable purposes.

• Section D - Financial Information

Information about the charity's finances, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, is requested in this section. The charity must provide detailed financial statements for the fiscal year.

Sections E and F require a signature, an authorized signatory, and confidential information about the charity.

Where to send form T3010?

You should mail your completed t3010 form to:

Charities Directorate
Canada Revenue Agency
105 – 275 Pope Road
Summerside PE  C1N 6E8

How to file a T3010 return online?

You or an authorized representative can file a t3010 return online using My Business Account.