Filing, Refunds & CRA Notices
What happens after you file your T1 — Notice of Assessment, refund timing through NETFILE and direct deposit, T1 adjustments and ReFILE, and what to do if you miss the April 30 deadline.
2026-08-09
GST/HST Return & NETFILE Guide Canada
File a GST/HST return with CRA NETFILE: sign in or use the four-digit access code, file a nil return, and meet monthly, quarterly or annual deadlines.
2026-08-09
T2 Corporate Tax Return Canada: Filing & Deadlines
Who must file a Canadian T2 return, the six-month filing deadline, earlier balance-due date, electronic filing rules, forms, and CRA steps.
2026-08-02
First-Time Home Buyers' GST/HST Rebate Explained
How the federal FTHB GST/HST rebate (up to $50,000) and Ontario's enhanced rebate stack — eligibility, the CRA phase-out formula, and claim forms.
2026-05-28
TFSA Overcontribution Penalty 2026: 1% Per Month + Form T1-OVP
Contributing to a TFSA beyond your room triggers 1% per month under ITA §207.02 — assessed every month the excess remains. Mechanics, T1-OVP filing, CRA reasonable-cause waiver, and the 6 common triggers.
2026-05-19
CRA June 15 Quarterly Instalment Payment 2026: Who Pays and How Much
When CRA requires quarterly instalment payments, how to calculate the June 15, 2026 amount, and what happens if you skip it. Worked examples plus the interest and 50% penalty math under ITA s.156.1 and s.163.1.
2026-05-19
CRA Notice of Reassessment 2026: Objection Deadline & How to Push Back
What to do when CRA reassesses your return — the objection deadline (one year or 90 days), T400A form, when to escalate to Tax Court, and the interest you owe in the meantime.
2026-05-12
June 15, 2026 Self-Employed Filing Deadline: Quarterly Instalments, GST/HST Registration, and Tax Buffer Planning
Self-employed Canadians get a later filing deadline (June 15) but tax owing was still due April 30. Plan your CRA quarterly instalments, GST/HST registration timing, and monthly tax buffer to avoid penalties.
2026-05-03
Underused Housing Tax (UHT): No 2025 Return, 2022-2024 Still Due
Canada's Underused Housing Tax was eliminated for 2025 onward: no UHT return, no tax. The 2022-2024 returns still stand, with a $1,000 minimum penalty.
2026-05-01
Fake CRA Refund Messages 2026: How to Spot a Tax Scam
How to tell a real CRA refund message from a scam in 2026 — the signals, what the CRA will and won't do, and how to verify your real refund.
2026-04-26
When Will My CRA Tax Refund Arrive? NETFILE, Paper & Direct Deposit Timing (2026)
CRA refund processing times: NETFILE 2 weeks, paper 8 weeks, non-resident 16 weeks. How to check status in My Account, set up direct deposit, and what to do if your refund is late.
2026-04-24
CRA Notice of Assessment (NOA) Explained — How to Read Every Line of Your 2025 NOA
How to read your 2025 CRA Notice of Assessment: refund or balance owing, RRSP deduction limit, TFSA room, unused credits, and a T400A objection.
2026-04-21
Last-Minute 2025 T1 Filing: 10 Common Mistakes to Check Before April 30 2026
Filing your 2025 T1 right before the April 30, 2026 CRA deadline? Avoid the 10 most common mistakes — from missed T-slips and wrong province of residence to forgotten medical receipts and miscalculated RRSP deductions.
2026-04-21
How to Fix a Filed Canadian Tax Return: T1-ADJ, ReFILE & the 10-Year Window
Found a missed deduction after filing your T1? You have up to 10 years to fix it. Here is how T1-ADJ, ReFILE, and CRA My Account adjustments work — plus which mistakes are worth fixing.
2026-04-21
T2125 Self-Employment: 12 Common Filing Mistakes Before the June 15 2026 Deadline
Self-employed Canadians file their T1 + T2125 by June 15, 2026 — but balance owing is still due April 30. Here are 12 T2125 mistakes that cost freelancers, gig workers, and sole proprietors real money.
2026-04-20
CPP2 Explained 2026 — Who Pays the Extra 4% and How Much
Earn over $74,600 in 2026? You pay CPP2 — an extra 4% on income up to $85,000, costing up to $416 (employees) or $832 (self-employed). See who pays.
2026-04-20
Missed the April 30 2026 Tax Deadline? Penalties, Interest & How to File Late (CRA)
Missed the April 30, 2026 CRA filing deadline? Late-filing penalty is 5% + 1% per month (max 12). Here is what to do now, what it will cost, and how to limit the damage.
2026-04-20
TFSA Overcontribution Penalty 2026 — 1% per Month Rule & How to Fix It (CRA)
How the CRA 1% per month TFSA overcontribution tax works, the most common triggers, how to calculate your excess, and how to file Form RC243 and request a waiver by letter.
2026-04-10
Crypto Tax Reporting in Canada: What You Owe and How to File
How the CRA taxes cryptocurrency, which transactions are taxable, how to calculate your gains, and how to report crypto on your Canadian tax return.
2026-03-22
CRA Tax Filing Deadlines for 2026: Complete Calendar
Key CRA dates for the 2025 tax year: T1 filing deadline April 30, self-employed June 15, RRSP March 2, tax installments, and penalties for missing them.
2026-03-18
Canada Bonus Tax 2025 — CRA Bonus Method, CPP & EI Explained
How the CRA taxes bonuses in 2025: the CRA bonus withholding method, CPP + EI on bonus payments, year-end marginal-rate true-up at tax time, and RRSP strategies to reduce bonus tax.
2026-03-18
TFSA Contribution Room: How It Works & Annual Limits
TFSA contribution room in Canada: annual limits history, cumulative room, over-contribution penalties, and withdrawal rules.
2025-03-01
Canadian Tax Year: Key Deadlines and Important Dates 2025
All the key Canadian tax deadlines for 2025: T1 filing, RRSP contributions, GST/HST remittances, instalments, and employer reporting dates.
2025-01-20
Foreign Income Reporting for Canadians
Understand your obligations for reporting foreign income, the foreign tax credit, and Form T1135 requirements for foreign property over $100,000.
2025-01-20
How to File Your Canadian Tax Return: A Step-by-Step Guide
A beginner-friendly guide to filing your Canadian income tax return, including key deadlines, required documents, and free filing options.
2025-01-20
Medical Expense Tax Credit in Canada: What You Can Claim
A guide to the Canadian medical expense tax credit (METC), including eligible expenses, thresholds, and how to calculate the credit on your tax return.
2025-01-20
T4 Slip Explained 2025 — Every Box Decoded
Canadian T4 slip for 2025: box-by-box breakdown — income 14, CPP 16, EI 18, RPP 20, benefits 40, pension adjustment 52 — and what each means.