Money Dates 2026
Here is a summary of all the important dates to diarize in your annual financial planning calendar.
Income Tax Returns
| TYPE | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Personal Income Tax Return | Apr 30 |
| Personal Income Taxes Owing | Apr 30 |
| Self-employed Tax Return | Jun 15 |
| Self-employed Taxes Owing | Apr 30 |
Income Tax Expenses
| TYPE | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Charitable Contributions | Dec 31 |
| Childcare Expenses | Dec 31 |
| Medical Expenses | Dec 31 |
| Tuition Expenses | Dec 31 |
Registered Plans
| TYPE | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| RRSP Contribution | Mar 2 |
| RRSP to RRIF/Annuity/Cash | Dec 31 |
| Home Buyers Plan Repayment | Mar 2 |
| Lifelong Learning Plan Repayment | Mar 2 |
Registered Plans Cont'd
| TYPE | KEY DATE |
|---|---|
| TFSA Contribution | Dec 31 |
| RESP Contribution | Dec 31 |
| RDSP Contributions | Dec 31 |
| First Home Savings Contribution | Dec 31 |
Canada Child Benefit
2026 PAYMENT DATES
| Jan 20 | Feb 20 | Mar 20 | Apr 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Jun 19 | Jul 20 | Aug 20 |
| Sep 18 | Oct 20 | Nov 20 | Dec 11 |
Income Tax Installments
2026 PAYMENT DATES
| Mar 16 | Jun 15 | Sep 15 | Dec 15 |
|---|
CPP | OAS BENEFIT
2026 PAYMENT DATES
| Jan 28 | Feb 25 | Mar 27 | Apr 28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 | Jun 26 | Jul 29 | Aug 27 |
| Sep 25 | Oct 28 | Nov 26 | Dec 22 |
GST | HST Credit
2026 PAYMENT DATES
| Jan 5 | Apr 2 | Jul 3 | Oct 5 |
|---|
If you have any questions about these dates, please contact us.
Sources: Filing Dates, Payment Dates
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