As of August 2026: the regular April 30 and June 15 filing deadlines for 2025 personal returns have passed. If you still need to file, getting the return completed now is better than continuing to leave it outstanding.
CRA's main 2026 dates
| Date | What it meant for 2025 returns |
|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | CRA opened online filing for 2025 income tax and benefit returns. |
| April 30, 2026 | Filing deadline for most individuals and general payment deadline for 2025 balances owing. |
| June 15, 2026 | Filing deadline for many self-employed individuals and their spouses/common-law partners; balances owing were generally still due April 30. |
Source: Canada Revenue Agency. Special situations can have different dates.
If you missed the deadline
You can still file a late return. The consequences depend on whether you owe tax, how late the return is and your filing history. Filing can also be important for continuing benefit and credit calculations.
Gather all tax slips and receipts you have
Check CRA My Account for available slips and notices
Identify any prior years that are also missing
Collect business or rental records if applicable
Bring CRA letters about balances or missing returns
File the oldest outstanding year first when appropriate
Common documents
Income slips may include T4, T4A, T5 and other slips. Other records can include T2202 tuition information, RRSP receipts, donations, medical costs, child-care expenses, rental property records, business income and expenses, investment records and CRA correspondence.
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