Resources
Tax forms, guides, and references to help you manage your farm books.
CRA Tax Forms
Official forms you'll need at tax time. CropBook generates these for you.
Getting Started
New to CropBook? Here's how to get up and running.
- 1Download the CropBook app for iOS or Android.
- 2Sign in with your email — no password needed.
- 3Set up your farm: name, province, fiscal year end.
- 4Start snapping receipts or adding entries manually.
- 5At tax time, tap Export to generate your full package.
Farm Record Keeping
What CRA requires and how CropBook helps.
CRA requires farmers to keep records for at least 6 years. CropBook stores your receipts and ledger data securely in Canada so you always have what you need at tax time. Every transaction is linked to its original receipt image and classified under the correct T2042 box code.
Good record keeping isn't just about satisfying CRA — it helps you make better decisions during the season. When every fuel fill, chemical purchase, and grain sale is logged in real time, you can see your true cost of production, track profitability by crop, and catch errors before they compound. CropBook makes it easy to log entries from the cab of your combine or at the parts counter, so your books are always current.
CropBook classifies expenses to the correct T2042 box automatically — fuel to Box 9760, crop inputs to Box 9665, repairs to Box 9750 — so you don't need to memorize the codes. When you export at year-end, the T2042 is ready to sign and the receipt ZIP is organized by category, making your accountant's job straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CRA farm taxes and CropBook.
What is the T2042 form?▾
The T2042 (Statement of Farming Activities) is the CRA form used to report your farming income and expenses. You attach it to your personal tax return (T1). CropBook organizes all your transactions by T2042 box code so the form fills itself.
How long does CRA require me to keep farm records?▾
CRA requires you to keep your farming records — including receipts, invoices, and ledger entries — for at least 6 years from the end of the tax year they relate to. CropBook stores all your records securely in Canada for as long as you need them.
What is AgriStability and do I need the T1163?▾
AgriStability is a federal-provincial program that provides income support when your farm income drops significantly. If you participate, you file a T1163 (or T1164 for multiple programs) alongside your T2042. CropBook generates both forms from the same expense data.
Does CropBook work for mixed-commodity farms?▾
Yes. CropBook supports grain, oilseed, pulse, and mixed operations. Each transaction is classified to the correct T2042 box code regardless of commodity, and you can split shared expenses across activities.
Can I use CropBook without an internet connection?▾
Yes. CropBook is built offline-first. You can snap receipts, add entries, and browse your ledger with no data connection. Everything syncs automatically the next time you're online.