Tax Tools & Resources

Canadian Tax Deadlines & Filing Checklist

Know exactly which documents to prepare and when your CRA deadlines fall. Use our interactive checklist for personal, self-employed, rental, and corporate filings, plus a complete calendar of key Canadian tax deadlines.

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Canadian Tax Preparation Checklist

Select your tax profile below to see the slips, statements, and records typically required for accurate Canadian tax preparation before your consultation.

Individual & Family (T1)

For employees, families, seniors, and students filing Canadian personal income tax.

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Income Slips

Deductions & Credits

Don’t worry if you don’t have every item on this list yet. When you book a consultation, we’ll review your current documents and confirm exactly what’s needed.
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Important Dates

Key Canadian Tax Deadlines

Filing on time avoids late-filing penalties and interest charges from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

April 30 Personal

Individual T1 Tax Filing Deadline

Deadline to file personal income tax returns and pay any outstanding tax balance to avoid CRA interest and penalties.

June 15 Personal

Self-Employed T1 Filing Deadline

Filing deadline for self-employed individuals and their spouses. Any taxes owed must still be paid by April 30.

6 Months After Fiscal Year-End Corporate

Corporate T2 Tax Return Filing

Corporations must file their T2 return no later than 6 months after the end of their corporate fiscal year.

2 or 3 Months After Fiscal Year-End Corporate

Corporate Tax Balance Payment

Payment deadline for corporate income tax balance due -- typically 3 months for eligible CCPCs claiming the Small Business Deduction, 2 months for other corporations.

Last Day of February Payroll

T4 / T4A & T5 Filing Deadline

Employers and corporations must file T4/T4A and T5 summaries and distribute slips to employees and payees.

Varies by Reporting Period GST/HST

GST / HST Return & Remittance

Filing frequency and deadlines depend on the reporting period the CRA assigns: monthly and quarterly filers file one month after their period ends; annual filers with a December 31 year-end generally file by April 30 (June 15 for sole proprietors), though any GST/HST owing is still due April 30.

Reminder: If a tax deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday recognized by the CRA, returns and payments received by the next business day are considered on time.
Not sure which deadlines apply to you? Consult About Your Deadlines
Filing Tips

Tips for a Fast & Stress-Free Tax Filing

Follow these simple practices to help ensure maximum deductions and faster CRA processing.

1

Organize Digital Copies

Scan or download PDF copies of all T4, T5, T3 slips, donation receipts, and medical expenses before your consultation.

2

Track Vehicle & Home Office

Self-employed professionals should maintain a business mileage log and home workspace square footage calculation.

3

File Early

Filing early avoids last-minute CRA backlog delays and helps get any refund processed sooner.

Have questions about your specific tax slips or deductions? Ask an Accountant

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