Tax season 2027
The key dates for filing your 2026 return in 2027, and the free calculators to get ready.
RRSP deadline for 2026
112days left
until the RRSP deadline (expected Monday, March 1, 2027)
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Key dates for tax season 2027
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| Date | What’s due | Who it applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| expectedAdd to calendar | Employers give out 2026 T4 slips (and most payers their T5 slips) | Employees, and anyone who earned investment income | CRA: distribute the slips |
| CRA announces this in February 2027. | NETFILE opens for 2026 returns filed online | Anyone filing with certified tax software | CRA: tax software |
| expectedAdd to calendar | RRSP, PRPP and SPP contribution deadline for the 2026 tax year | Anyone contributing for a 2026 deduction | CRA: due dates |
| expectedAdd to calendar | First 2027 instalment payment | People who pay tax by instalments | CRA: instalment due dates |
| expectedAdd to calendar | Filing deadline for most people, and the payment deadline for everyone (self-employed included) | Everyone filing a 2026 return | CRA: filing due dates |
| expectedAdd to calendar | Filing deadline if you or your spouse or common-law partner are self-employed (any balance owing is still due April 30) | Self-employed people and their spouses or common-law partners | CRA: filing due dates |
| expectedAdd to calendar | Second 2027 instalment payment | People who pay tax by instalments | CRA: instalment due dates |
| expectedAdd to calendar | Third 2027 instalment payment | People who pay tax by instalments | CRA: instalment due dates |
| expectedAdd to calendar | Fourth 2027 instalment payment | People who pay tax by instalments | CRA: instalment due dates |
Expected dates, based on CRA’s usual rules. We’ll mark each one confirmed once CRA publishes it.
When a due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, CRA counts a return or payment as on time if it arrives by the next business day.
Get ready for tax season 2027
Free calculators with 2026 rates. Everything runs in your browser; your numbers never leave your device.
Before you file
Income Tax Calculator
Federal and provincial tax, CPP and EI, and your take-home pay.
All 13 provinces and territoriesRRSP Calculator
How much tax an RRSP contribution saves you.
RRSP vs TFSA Calculator
Which account leaves you with more after tax.
FHSA Calculator
Your First Home Savings Account room, growth and tax saved.
Self-employed
Self-Employed Tax Calculator
Take-home pay with both halves of CPP, what to set aside and instalments.
Quarterly Tax Instalments
Whether you owe CRA instalments, how much and by when, from your income so far.
Quebec: January 2027GST/HST Calculator
Add or remove GST, HST and PST for any province.
Invoice Generator
A Canadian invoice with the right GST/HST, QST or PST, in English or French, as a PDF.