Every Canadian Tax Deadline You Need to Know
Personal taxes, business taxes, RRSP, and GST/HST all in one place.
Missing a CRA deadline costs you money. The penalties start immediately and compound daily. This page covers every key deadline so you know exactly when to act.
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When Is the Personal Tax Return Deadline in Canada?
April 30 is the deadline for most Canadians. If it falls on a weekend, the deadline moves to the next business day. This covers all T1 returns including employment, investment, rental, and pension income. You can learn more about how how T.U.A works to ensure you never miss this date.
Any balance owing is also due April 30. Interest accrues daily on unpaid balances starting from May 1. Our accountants and our tax software ensure your return is processed efficiently to avoid unnecessary charges.
What Is the Deadline for Self-Employed Canadians?
You have until June 15 to file your return. But any balance owing is still due April 30. This is the most common trap self-employed people fall into. People think the extended filing deadline means an extended payment deadline. It does not.
Daily interest runs from May 1 on any unpaid balance regardless of when you file. This rule covers freelancers, sole proprietors, contractors, gig workers, and their spouses.
What Are the Corporate Tax Return Deadlines in Canada?
Your T2 corporate return is due 6 months after your fiscal year end. Your tax balance is due 2 months after your fiscal year end, or 3 months for qualifying CCPCs. The exact date varies by corporation based on your chosen fiscal year end.
The penalty for filing your T1 late when you owe money is 5 percent of the balance owing plus 1 percent per month for up to 12 months. The cost of missing a deadline is always higher than the cost of getting it filed.
What Is the RRSP Contribution Deadline?
You have until March 1 each year, or the last day of February in a leap year, to deduct contributions against your prior year income. This is known as the first 60 days rule.
Contributions between January 1 and March 1 can apply to the current or prior year, whichever is more beneficial for you. Our team ensures your RRSP contributions are optimized for your return.
What Are the GST/HST Filing Deadlines?
Your filing frequency is assigned by the CRA based on your revenue. Annual filers under $1.5M have their return due 3 months after their fiscal year end, or April 30 for individuals. Quarterly filers between $1.5M and $6M file 1 month after each quarter end.
How T.U.A Makes Sure You Never Miss a Deadline
T.U.A knows your filing type and your applicable deadline from intake. We target T1 personal returns for filing at least two weeks before April 30. Self-employed returns are filed before June 15 with any balance owing communicated well before April 30.
Our accountants and our tax software coordinate all filings to ensure nothing is missed. You receive confirmation for each return filed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian tax deadlines.
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