FAQ

Income tax return

• When will I receive the RL-slips that indicate all the income I received in the year?
• When will I receive the documents (labels and access code) needed to file my income tax return using tax software?
• How can I change my return?
• Where can I find information on tax-related legislation?
• What is the deadline for filing my return?
• What are the options for filing my return?
• What is the average annual exchange rate?
• How much time do I have to make changes to my income tax returns from previous years in order to claim deductions or credits?
• I did not file my income tax return online. Can I still obtain a copy of my notice of assessment online?
• How long must I keep my income tax returns and supporting documents from previous years?
• How can I obtain a copy of my notice of assessment?

Payment or refund

• How do I sign up for direct deposit?
• How do I make payments?
• To whom do I make my cheque payable?
• When is interest calculated on a balance due?
• Can I have the penalties and interest I must pay cancelled?
• When do I have to make instalment payments?
• When will I receive the Instalment Payments Made by an Individual form?
• How can I get information about my income tax refund?
• Can I make instalment payments online?