2024 Tax Season Opens: Important Dates for Filing

The federal government of Canada announced today that the 2024 income tax season is now open, allowing individuals to start filing their tax returns online. The deadline for filing the 2024 income tax return is April 30, 2025, as confirmed by the government. Taxes owed must also be paid by this deadline to remain in compliance with federal regulations.

Filing taxes on time allows individuals to access a variety of federal and provincial benefits, such as the GST/HST credit, the Canada child benefit, the Canada workers benefit, and other regional benefits. The government emphasizes that timely submissions ensure that these benefits and credits are either initiated or continued.

Residents of Northern Ontario should prepare to meet this deadline, just as those across the rest of the country. For those handling their tax filings, the government provides resources to support accurate submissions before the deadline.

This announcement underscores the importance of complying with federal tax requirements to maintain eligibility for beneficial government programs, as stated by the federal government of Canada.