These are the usual dates. When a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it usually moves to the next business day.
January
- Jan 15U.S.Fourth-quarter estimated tax payment.
- Jan 31U.S.W-2 and 1099-NEC forms due to workers and the IRS.
February
- Feb 28CanadaT4, T4A, and T5 slips and summaries due.
March
- Early MarchCanadaRRSP contribution deadline, 60 days after the year ends.
- Mar 15CanadaFirst quarterly instalment, if you pay by instalments.
- Mar 15U.S.Partnership and S corporation returns.
April
- Apr 15U.S.Form 1040 and any balance owing, first-quarter estimated tax, and FBAR. FBAR extends automatically to Oct 15.
- Apr 30CanadaPersonal returns and any balance owing.
June
- Jun 15CanadaSelf-employed returns (balance still due April 30) and the second instalment.
- Jun 15U.S.Returns for U.S. citizens living abroad, second-quarter estimated tax, and Form 8840 for most snowbirds.
September
- Sep 15CanadaThird quarterly instalment.
- Sep 15U.S.Third-quarter estimated tax.
October
- Oct 15U.S.Extended individual returns and the extended FBAR.
December
- Dec 15CanadaFourth quarterly instalment.
- Dec 31BothYear-end planning: most moves that count for this tax year, like donations, need to happen by Dec 31.
For businesses
- Canadian corporations: the T2 return is due six months after your year end. Any balance is usually due two months after year end, or three months for some small Canadian-controlled private corporations.
- GST/HST: depends on your reporting period. Self-employed individuals who file annually file by June 15 and pay by April 30.
- U.S. corporations: Form 1120 is due on the 15th day of the fourth month after year end, which is April 15 for calendar-year companies.
How we help
We track every date for you, on both sides of the border, and reach out well before anything is due.
This guide is general information, not advice for your situation. Rules change and details matter, so talk to us before you act.
