[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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