Calendar

The Canadian money calendar.

Every date that matters for your money — contribution deadlines, tax days, benefit payments, and the annual reviews that save Canadians thousands.

Monthly recurring payments

👶 Canada Child Benefit

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Canada Carbon Rebate

Payment Tomorrow

April 15

Quarterly carbon rebate payment (paid in participating provinces). Family of 4 in Alberta: ~$450/quarter.

Ensure your direct deposit is set up in CRA My Account.
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Canada Child Benefit

Payment in 6 days

20

Monthly CCB payment for parents. Up to $7,787/child under 6 per year (2024-2025 benefit year, indexed annually each July). Income-tested.

Confirm your direct deposit in CRA My Account.
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Tax Filing Deadline

Deadline in 16 days

April 30

Last day to file your personal tax return and pay any balance owing. Self-employed have until June 15 to file, but tax owing is still due today.

Use free CRA-NETFILE-certified tax software (e.g. Wealthsimple Tax, TurboTax Free, StudioTax, or GenuTax) for most situations. File even if you earned $0 — it unlocks benefits.
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Self-Employed Filing Deadline

Deadline in 62 days

June 15

Last day for self-employed Canadians (and their spouses) to file a return. Any tax owing was due April 30.

File via any CRA-NETFILE-certified tax software (e.g. Wealthsimple Tax, TurboTax Self-Employed, StudioTax, or QuickBooks Self-Employed).
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Q2 Tax Installment

Deadline in 62 days

June 15

Second quarterly installment for those required to pay.

Set this as a recurring reminder.
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Q3 Tax Installment

Deadline in 154 days

September 15

Third quarterly installment for those required to pay.

Pay via CRA My Account.
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Q4 Tax Installment

Deadline in 245 days

December 15

Final quarterly installment for the tax year.

Pay via CRA My Account.
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Year-End Tax Review

Review in 245 days

December 15

Your annual window to optimize: tax-loss harvest, gather medical receipts, donations, and confirm RRSP contribution room.

Block off a Saturday in mid-December for an annual tax optimization review.
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RESP Contribution Deadline

Deadline in 261 days

December 31

Last day to contribute to an RESP and capture this year's CESG (20% grant up to $500 per child).

Contribute $2,500 per child by today to maximize the grant.
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New TFSA Room

Contribution in 262 days

January 1

Your 2026 TFSA contribution room ($7,000 expected) becomes available. Previously withdrawn amounts also come back today.

Check your updated TFSA room in CRA My Account and top up if you have funds available.