I'm filling for the first time and I used NETFILE without any errors. I called CRA and they advised that first time filers should file via mail. How did mine go through?

[kostast]

I would like to know how TurboTax managed to file my tax return via NETFILE when I am filling for the first time. CRA advised that they don't understand how this might have happened. Can you please help me understand what happened?

[TurboTaxKim · Accepted solution]

If CRA already had your information on file, (most importantly your Date of Birth), then a First Time Filer can use NetFile. 

https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/who-can-use-netfile-96

[kostast]

I can't think of how they might have known this information. Is there a possibility that my employer would have provided my some information? (I work for the government)

[TurboTaxKim]

That's a possibility, also it depends on "why" you are a first-time filer. If you are a newcomer to Canada, you may have completed an application of some sort that was forwarded to CRA.

[kostast]

I am a newcomer so that might have to do something with it. Anyway, bottom-line is that they have some information and I am glad that NETFILE got accepted 🙂 . Thank you very much for answering my question!