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What is the deadline for my 2016 personal taxes?

The deadline for personal income tax is April 30 of each year (unless you are self-employed – more below).  However this year April 30th falls on a Sunday, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will consider your return filed on time and you

However this year April 30th falls on a Sunday, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will consider your return filed on time and your payment received on time if it is received by Monday, May 1, 2017.

Self-employed individuals and their spouses have until June 15, 2017, to file their personal tax returns.  However, if they owe tax, this amount has to be paid no later than May 1, 2017, or interest will be charged for the 2016 tax filing year.

Always ensure that you file on time – if you do not CRA will charge penalties for late filing and interest on the outstanding balance.

See Heather’s post regarding other deadlines here.

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