Pattern 1: The T-Number Tells You the Taxpayer

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When you see a T-number, don't just pass it by
That first digit tells you who and why
T1 is for one person, individual tax
T2 for corporations, that's the facts
T3 is for the trusts, three letters spell it out
T4 information slips, what that's about
T5 for investments and the shelter game
Pattern recognition, learn the naming game

[Chorus]
T1 one person, T2 two or more shareholders
T3 trust has three letters, T4 slip for you there
T5013 got thirteen partners at the table
When you know the T-number, you know who's able
The pattern tells the story, the prefix shows the way
CRA forms make sense when you learn to play

[Verse 2]
T1036 helps you with your HBP
Home Buyers Plan withdrawal, just for me
T2054 capital dividend election
Corporation paperwork needs this connection
T3RET is the return that trusts must file
Three-party arrangement, worth your while
T4 employment slip from boss to you
Information flowing, revenue's due

[Chorus]
T1 one person, T2 two or more shareholders
T3 trust has three letters, T4 slip for you there
T5013 got thirteen partners at the table
When you know the T-number, you know who's able
The pattern tells the story, the prefix shows the way
CRA forms make sense when you learn to play

[Bridge]
From T4 employment to T5 investment income
Payer to recipient, here the slips come
Partnership income on the T5013
Thirteen partners gathered, sharing the scene
Every form has purpose, every code has meaning
Pattern recognition keeps your mind gleaming

[Verse 3]
Don't memorize every single form
Learn the pattern, that's the norm
First digit tells you taxpayer type
Follow the system, follow the hype
Individual, corporate, trust, or slip
Investment shelter, partnership
The T-number pattern never lies
Look at the prefix, you'll be wise

[Chorus]
T1 one person, T2 two or more shareholders
T3 trust has three letters, T4 slip for you there
T5013 got thirteen partners at the table
When you know the T-number, you know who's able
The pattern tells the story, the prefix shows the way
CRA forms make sense when you learn to play

[Outro]
Pattern one is simple, just remember this
T-number tells the taxpayer, you can't miss
From one to five-thousand-thirteen strong
Learn the pattern, sing along

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