Self-Identification form for the 10% Wage Subsidy

The 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy is a program introduced by the federal government to provide financial support to business during the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows employers to reduce the income tax portion of their payroll remittances by 10% of the gross wages paid to employees. The subsidy is limited to $1,375 per employee and $25,000 per employer. The program covers remuneration paid to employees from March 18, 2020 to June 19, 2020.

A new form has been released called Form PD27, 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy Self-Identification Form for Employers. Employers that have applied for this program or the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program are required to complete this form so that the CRA can reconcile their payroll remittances. There are two ways to complete this form:

  1. Complete the form on My Business Account online
  2. Complete the PDF and submit via
    1. My Business Account
    2. Mail or fax to any National Verification and Collections Centre
      1. The closest centre for most Ontario residents is:
        Shawinigan NVCC
        4695 Shawinigan-Sud Boulevard
        Shawinigan-Sud QC  G9P 5H9

For more information on completing the Form PD27, please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/temporary-wage-subsidy/tws-reporting.html.