[Verse 1] Got a form code you don't recognize today Don't panic there's a systematic way First step check the prefix at the start That's your compass that's your chart T1 means individual taxpayer's filing T2 corporation profit reconciling T3 for trusts T4 employment slip T5 investment info on this coding trip [Chorus] Prefix number suffix that's the way Break it down and you'll be okay Prefix tells you who and what it's for Number range reveals so much more Suffix shows the format and the use Decision tree will set your mind loose CRA forms follow patterns every time Once you know the code it's paradigm [Verse 2] T5013 that's partnership reporting 5000 range provincial forms supporting B means excise duty returns L for licence that's what prefix learns GST for sales tax don't you know RC admin and registered plans flow CPT international social security NR non-resident forms you see [Chorus] Prefix number suffix that's the way Break it down and you'll be okay Prefix tells you who and what it's for Number range reveals so much more Suffix shows the format and the use Decision tree will set your mind loose CRA forms follow patterns every time Once you know the code it's paradigm [Verse 3] Now check the number range to find your zone Neighbourhood maps will guide you home Finally look at suffix at the end SCH means schedule forms extend SUM for summary filed with CRA WS worksheet for your working day ADJ adjustment request to make S with numbers schedules overtake [Bridge] C or D or TC or R Provincial form types there you are Pattern three provincial designation Master this for form navigation [Chorus] Prefix number suffix that's the way Break it down and you'll be okay Prefix tells you who and what it's for Number range reveals so much more Suffix shows the format and the use Decision tree will set your mind loose CRA forms follow patterns every time Once you know the code it's paradigm [Outro] When you see a code you've never met Use this tree you're all set Pattern language guides your way CRA forms decoded every day
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