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What is T776?

T776 (Statement of Real Estate Rentals) is the Canadian rental income form required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It is filed as part of your T1 personal income tax return. If you earn rental income in Canada, you need to complete this form each year to report your rental income and related expenses.

RentPackage provides a T776 report feature that automatically summarizes your rental income and expenses by line number, making Canadian tax preparation simple and efficient.

How to Use

Step 1: Select Report Type, Period and Property

• Access the Report: Go to function list → Reports → Select "T776" as the report type
• Select Report Period: Select the calendar year you are filing for, e.g., "2026/01/01 - 2026/12/31"
• Choose Property: Select the property for this report

After selection, click "Next: enter CCA".

Step 2: Enter Capital Cost Allowance (CCA, Line 9936)

Step 3: Generate Report

• After confirming the CCA amount, click "Generate Report"
• The system will generate a T776 report showing:
  • Income: Lines 8141-8299 - Gross rents, other income, and total gross rental income
  • Expenses: Lines 8521-9368 - Advertising, repairs, utilities, and other deductible expenses
  • Line 9369: Net income (loss) before adjustments (before CCA)
  • Line 9936: Capital cost allowance (CCA) - the amount you entered
  • Line 9946: Net income (loss) after CCA
• Each line shows the accounts and amounts included, so you can trace every figure back to your records
• You can print the report for your tax preparation records

About CCA

Capital cost allowance (CCA) is the Canadian equivalent of depreciation: it lets you deduct the cost of the building and other capital property over multiple years. A few key points:

• CCA is optional: You decide each year whether to claim it and how much (up to the maximum for the asset's class). Entering 0 simply means you are not claiming CCA this year
• CCA cannot create or increase a rental loss: CRA rules limit the CCA claim so it cannot turn a rental profit into a loss or make an existing loss larger
• Recapture on sale: If you sell the property for more than its depreciated value, previously claimed CCA may be added back to your income (recapture)

Because of these trade-offs, calculate your CCA amount with tax software or an accountant, then enter the result in step 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the system calculate CCA for me?

No. CCA depends on the asset class, the undepreciated capital cost carried forward from prior years, and your choice of how much to claim. Calculate it with tax software or an accountant, then enter the amount on the report screen. If you are not claiming CCA this period, enter 0.

Do I have to claim CCA every year?

No. CCA is optional in Canada. Some landlords choose not to claim it to avoid recapture when selling the property. Decide with your accountant based on your situation.

I use part of the property personally. Can I use this report as-is?

Not directly. The report assumes 100% rental use and does not fill in a personal-use portion (line 9949). Adjust the expense figures for the personal-use share manually when transferring them to the official form.

Why is one of my expense lines showing 0?

Please ensure the relevant accounts in your chart of accounts are mapped to the corresponding T776 line, and that the transactions were recorded within the selected report period. Only mapped accounts are included in each line's total.

Can I select multiple properties in one report?

No. Each report covers one property. If you own several rental properties, generate one report per property and combine the figures when completing your return.

T776 Field Reference

【Income】

【Expenses】

【Net Income】