THE ANSWER IN PLAIN LANGUAGE
TAX DEADLINES · CANADA
The right deadline depends on the return, the taxpayer and the year.
A deadline guide for Canadian personal, self-employed and business tax obligations, with a focus on checking the current CRA date instead of relying on stale calendars.
Short answerCanadian tax deadlines are not one universal date: filing, payment, corporate, GST/HST and payroll obligations can follow different schedules. Confirm the current date on the CRA site for the exact tax year and account, then track filing and payment deadlines separately.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND
- ✓ Separate filing deadlines from payment deadlines
- ✓ Check the tax year before relying on a date
- ✓ Business accounts can have different filing frequencies
- ✓ A notice from CRA can create its own response deadline
WHAT MATTERS
Organize the facts before choosing the tax answer.
These are the parts of the situation most likely to change the work.
Personal and self-employed returns
The filing and payment rules can differ, so treat them as separate tasks and verify both for the year involved.
Corporate and sales-tax accounts
Corporate income tax and GST/HST deadlines can depend on the corporation’s year-end or assigned filing period rather than the calendar year.
Use the notice in front of you
For assessments, reviews or other CRA requests, the response date on the notice can be more urgent than the normal annual filing calendar.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Why does Cavait not hard-code one tax deadline on this page?+
Because dates can vary by taxpayer, account, tax year and calendar adjustments. The safer answer is to verify the current authority date for the exact obligation.
Can filing and payment be due on different dates?+
Yes, depending on the situation. Track each obligation independently and confirm the current CRA rule.
VERIFY WITH THE SOURCE
Tax rules, forms and deadlines change. These links go to the relevant government tax authority. This guide is general information, not personalized tax or legal advice.
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