Below are the key CRA deadlines and important 2026 tax changes relevant to most individual taxpayers.
January 1, 2026:
TFSA contribution room opens for 2026.
The annual TFSA limit for 2026 is $7,000.
February 23, 2026:
NETFILE opens — the date CRA opens the system for electronically filing 2025 returns. March 2, 2026:
RRSP contribution deadline for the 2025 tax year.
Contributions on or before this date can be claimed on your 2025 tax return.
April 30, 2026:
- Deadline to file your 2025 personal income tax return (for most individuals).
- Deadline to pay any taxes owing for 2025 to avoid interest charges.
June 15, 2026:
Extended deadline to file your return if you or your spouse/common-law partner are self-employed.
Note: any tax owing must still be paid by April 30, 2026.
Installment Dates (If Required):
If you are required to pay tax by instalments in 2026, typical due dates are:
- March 15, 2026
- June 15, 2026
- September 15, 2026
- December 15, 2026