The deadline to file your 2024 income tax return in 2025 is midnight on April 30. If you're self-employed, your tax return is due on June 16, 2025, since June 15 falls on a Sunday.
The CRA's goal is to send the notice of assessment, as well as any refund, within 2-3 weeks if filed via NETFILE. For mailed or paper returns, refunds are issued in 8 weeks following receipt of the return by the CRA or the Revenu Quebec. *These timelines apply only to returns that are received on or before the due date.
If you have to pay income taxes to the CRA, you can do so online through the CRA’s My Payment online portal. Pay by setting up a pre-authorized debit agreement using CRA My Account or through a third-party service provider with credit card, e-transfer, or PayPal.
If you have to pay income taxes to the CRA, you can do so online through the CRA’s My Payment online portal. Pay by setting up a pre-authorized debit agreement using CRA My Account or through a third-party service provider with credit card, e-transfer, or PayPal.
The CRA requires that you retain your records for a minimum of 6 years, by law. If you file an income tax return late, you must keep your records for six years from the date you file that return.
You can ask to amend your tax return for up to the previous 10 years, so it's a good idea to maintain your records for that long.
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Average Refund Amount: $3,644 is the average refund amount Canadian taxpayers received based on tax year 2023 returns filed using TurboTax. Each taxpayer’s refund will vary based on their tax situation.
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