# RC59 - bug?

**URL:** <https://www.protaxcommunity.com/t/rc59-bug/1378>\
**Category:** EFILE\
**Created:** [July 20, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/t/rc59-bug/1378 "2017-07-20T19:40:47Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![CWPC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/91b2a8/32.png) [@CWPC](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/u/CWPC)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/t/rc59-bug/1378/1 "2017-07-20T19:40:47Z")

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Hi TaxCycle team,

I’m wondering if there is a bug in the latest release of the RC59 form? The “Authorization Type” drop down menu only shows None/Valid on-file/Non-online as the only 3 types of options.

I’m assuming that most users are looking for the “Firm-Online” option, but it doesn’t appear to be there?

Let me know if this isn’t an issue, and instead I need to tweak something in my options settings.

\*\*EDIT: Just caught the fine print on the form: Is Firm-Online only available via MyBusiness account now? Lovely…

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**Author:** ![BertMulderCGA](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/www.protaxcommunity.com/bertmuldercga/32/42_2.png) [@BertMulderCGA](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/u/BertMulderCGA)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2017, 9:27pm UTC](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/t/rc59-bug/1378/2 "2017-07-20T21:27:55Z")

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Yep, RC59 can no longer be used for online access.

for more info:

> **[Changes to RC59 after May 15, 2017](https://www.taxcycle.com/Blog/Post/8758/Changes-to-RC59-after-May-15-2017)**
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> After May 15, 2017, the CRA will require you to complete an authorization request in Represent a Client to get access to business clients' information. This new process will provide a much quicker access than using form RC59. 

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**Author:** ![harlen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a587f6/32.png) [@harlen](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/u/harlen)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2017, 1:36pm UTC](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/t/rc59-bug/1378/3 "2017-07-22T13:36:35Z")

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The RC59 can still be used but it gives you limited access.

Here is CRA’s message. [https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/represent-a-client/represent-a-client-whats-new.html](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/represent-a-client/represent-a-client-whats-new.html)

RC59 changes

Form RC59, Business Consent, is no longer used to grant online access. Representatives need to complete an authorization request in Represent a Client or be authorized by owners through My Business Account to gain online access. Form RC59 still grants offline access.