Benefit payment dates and Canadian tax deadlines.
Filing your taxes ensures you receive the benefits you're entitled to.
Staying on top of tax deadlines is crucial to avoid penalties and ensure you receive all eligible benefits. Here's a concise guide to key tax dates in Canada for 2025:
Personal income tax deadlines.
April 30, 2025: Deadline to file your 2024 personal income tax return and pay any taxes owed.
June 16, 2025: If you're self-employed or have a self-employed spouse or common-law partner, your filing deadline is extended to this date. However, any taxes owed are still due by April 30, 2025.
RRSP contribution deadline.
March 3, 2025: Make contributions to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) by this date to reduce your taxable income for the 2024 tax year.
Canada child benefit (CCB).
Includes related provincial and territorial programs.
All payment dates:
- January 20, 2025
- February 20, 2025
- March 20, 2025
- April 17, 2025
- May 20, 2025
- June 20, 2025
- July 18, 2025
- August 20, 2025
- September 19, 2025
- October 20, 2025
- November 20, 2025
- December 12, 2025
Goods and services tax / harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit.
Includes related provincial and territorial programs.
All payment dates:
- January 3, 2025
- April 4, 2025
- July 4, 2025
- October 3, 2025
Ontario trillium benefit (OTB).
Includes Ontario energy and property tax credit (OEPTC), Northern Ontario energy credit (NOEC) and Ontario sales tax credit (OSTC).
All payment dates:
- January 10, 2025
- February 10, 2025
- March 10, 2025
- April 10, 2025
- May 9, 2025
- June 10, 2025
- July 10, 2025
- August 8, 2025
- September 10, 2025
- October 10, 2025
- November 10, 2025
- December 10, 2025
Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) (formerly known as Climate action incentive payment).
All payment dates:
- January 15, 2025
- April 15, 2025
- July 15, 2025
- October 15, 2025
Advanced Canada workers benefit (ACWB).
All payment dates:
- January 10, 2025
- July 11, 2025
- October 10, 2025
Alberta child and family benefit (ACFB).
All payment dates:
- February 27, 2025
- May 27, 2025
- August 27, 2025
- November 27, 2025
Taxable capital gains.
The capital gains inclusion rate change will have a new effective date of January 1, 2026.
As a result,
- Impacted T1 individual filers will have until June 2, 2025, to file their 2024 tax return without interest or penalties.
- Impacted T3 Trust filers will have until May 1, 2025, to file their 2024 tax return without interest or penalties.
Tips to stay organized.
- Set reminders: Use a calendar or digital reminders to keep track of these important dates.
- Organize documents: Keep all tax-related documents, such as T4 slips and receipts, in one place for easy access.
- Seek professional help: If your tax situation is complex, consider consulting a tax professional to ensure accuracy and maximize your benefits.
By staying informed and organized, you can navigate tax season with confidence and ease.
