Stay on top of your tax responsibilities with our May tax deadlines. Each month, I outline some of the key dates and payment obligations that Canadian taxpayers need to meet, whether you’re a business owner or an individual. Keep reading for a breakdown of the important deadlines to help you stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Want to know all the deadlines based on your corporate year-end? Check out our Tax Calendar page for details.
Canadian corporate tax deadlines
| Year-end | Deadline | Details |
| April 30 | May 31 | Date to have your bookkeeping to us if we do your tax returns and financial statements. For details on what we need for the year-end, please contact your accounting manager or director. Not sure who this is? Ask me! |
| March 31 | May 31 | Taxes owing due if your company earns inactive income (such as rent, interest, dividends). |
| February 28 | May 31 | Generally speaking, taxes owing due if your company earns active income which was less than $500,000 last year (for all associated companies). Exceptions apply. |
| November 30 | May 31 | Tax return due. |
| November 30 | June 15 | If there was a year-end bonus, then the payroll remittance is generally due unless you are an “early remitter” and need to remit sooner. |
Resources
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Remember – circumstances are unique! This information is summary in nature. Seek out advice from your tax advisor about your specific situation.
