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GUIDE

Your tax year, in plain language

Key Canadian deadlines and how to get ready, for individuals and businesses.

KEY DEADLINES

The dates that matter.

Individuals

April 30Personal tax return due, and any balance owing for most people
June 15Return due if you or your spouse are self-employed; any balance is still due April 30
60 days after Dec 31Last day for RRSP contributions that count for the previous year
Mar 15 · Jun 15 · Sep 15 · Dec 15Quarterly tax instalments, if you're required to pay them

Businesses

15th of each monthPayroll source deductions for regular remitters
Last day of FebruaryT4 and T5 slips and summaries
1 month after each quarterGST/HST return and payment for quarterly filers
3 months after year-endGST/HST return and payment for most annual filers
2–3 months after year-endCorporate tax balance owing
6 months after year-endT2 corporate income tax return

When a deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, it moves to the next business day.

GETTING READY

Getting ready for tax time.

1. Gather your documents

Use the checklist that fits your situation, and bring anything you're unsure about.

2. Send them to us

Drop them off at the office or send them digitally. [Confirm upload method]

3. Review and sign

We walk you through your return. You sign an e-file authorization (T183, or T183CORP for corporations) before we file.

4. Plan for next year

We note what to change now, so next year goes more smoothly.

Questions about your deadlines? Ask us.

info@blueocean.tax

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