Personal tax return checklist for Canada
Bring these to your accountant and your personal (T1) return will be faster, cheaper and more accurate. Deadlines are for the 2025 tax year filed in 2026.
Income slips
T4 (employment), T4A (pensions/other), T5 (investment income), T3 (trust/mutual fund), T4E (EI), T5007 (benefits) and any self-employment or rental income summaries.
Deductions
RRSP contribution receipts, child-care expenses, union or professional dues, moving expenses, employment expenses (with a signed T2200), and support payments.
Credits
Medical expenses, charitable donations, tuition (T2202), the Canada caregiver amount, the disability tax credit (T2201) and provincial credits you qualify for.
Key deadlines
For most people the filing and payment deadline is April 30. If you or your spouse are self-employed, the filing deadline is June 15, but any balance owing is still due April 30 to avoid interest.
Frequently asked questions
When is the personal tax deadline in Canada?
April 30 for most filers. Self-employed individuals have until June 15 to file, but any tax owing is still due April 30.
What happens if I file late?
The CRA charges a late-filing penalty plus interest on any balance owing, so file on time even if you can’t pay in full.
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