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Tax Filing officially begins February 26th.

Just some info:

Quick Facts

- Starting February 26, 2018, Canadians can start filing their income tax and benefit returns online.

- March 1, 2018, is the deadline for contributing to a Registered Retired Savings Plan.

- Canadians should have received most of the tax slips, such as T4s, and receipts needed to file a tax return by March.

- Most Canadians income tax and benefit returns are due on April 30, 2018.
Self-employed individuals have until June 15, 2018 to file their return.

- From February 26 to April 30, 2018, the CRA will be offering extended evening and weekend hours for Individual Tax Enquiries. Over 3,000 telephone agents will be available Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 9 am to 9 pm (local time) weekdays, and from 9 am to 5 pm (local time) on Saturdays (except Easter weekend) to serve as many people as possible. Our automated service will remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

- New this year, individuals can obtain both their account balance and the amount of the last payment made to the CRA through the use of an automated, self-serve Interactive Voice Response system without needing to speak to an agent.

- Express NOA allows those using certified tax software as well as tax preparers to print a notice of assessment right after filing.

- Canadians can now make in-person payments at any Canada Post outlet using cash or debit card.

https://www.newswire.ca/news-release...674885283.html