21 What are the filing and payment deadlines for an individual, a trust and a corporation?
Shubhneet Kaur Grewal
According to ITA 248(1) the “Balance-due day” is a deadline for payment of tax which varies for individuals, trusts and a corporations.
Under ITA 249(1) “Taxation Year” is defined as the calendar year for an individual, and the fiscal year for a trust and corporation.
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Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines – per ITA 248(1) “Balance-Due day” |
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Taxpayer |
Filing deadlines |
Balance-due Day |
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Individual |
April 30th |
April 30th |
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Individual (Self-Employed) |
June 15th |
April 30th |
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Trust |
Within 90 days of their fiscal year-end (for most trusts the calendar year will be the fiscal year) |
90 days after the end of their fiscal year (again, this will usually be the calendar year) |
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Corporation |
Within 6 months of the year-end |
2 months after the corporation’s fiscal year end |
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Corporation (Private) |
Within 6 months of the year-end |
3 months after the corporation’s fiscal year end* |
*Note: Refer to section 125 deductions and business limits for further details on corporate tax payment deadlines.
Interactive content (Author: Shubhneet Kaur Grewal, January 2019)
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References and Resources:
- ITA – 156.1(4), 248(1) “Balance-due day”, 249(1) “Taxation Year”
- Competency map: 6.4.1
January 2019
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