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The deadline for filing your taxes for 2024 in Canada is April 30th, 2025. Tips for different tax strategies, including those that maximize deductions and credits, can help reduce taxable income. Stay informed on tax changes to avoid an audit and get a bigger return

Tax tips

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Tax filing season has officially kicked off as Monday marks the first day that Canadians can begin filing their income tax and benefit returns online. A Canada Revenue Agency sign in Ottawa is shownn on Monday, March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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How to file taxes

Calculators

RRSP Tax Refund calculator
Use the RRSP Tax Refund Calculator to find out your marginal tax rate, based on your province of residence, and determine how much tax savings your annual RRSP contribution will generate.
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Use the Charitable Donation Calculator to estimate the combined federal and provincial after-tax cost of your charitable donation.

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