T-Slips
While it’s tempting to file your income tax return early, please be aware that the deadlines for mailing T-slips to recipients vary. To ensure you include all T-slips with your return, please be aware of the following deadlines.
| Slip/Form | What It Is | Filing Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| T3 Slip | Investment income information slip from trusts (most mutual funds are structured as trusts) | March 30th |
| T4 Slip | Employment information slip | February 29th |
| T4A Slip | Self-Employment information slip | February 29th |
| T5 Slip | Investment income information slip from corporations | February 29th |
Filing Deadline
| Slip/Form | What It Is | Filing Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| T1 Form | Personal income tax return | April 30th June 15th if self-employed(taxes still must be paid by April 30th, T1 filed by June 15th) |
| T2 Form | Corporate income tax return | Six months after fiscal yearend (taxes must be paid three months after year-end, T2 must be filed six months after year-end) |
Helpful Tips
The 2012 deadline for RRSP contributions is February 29th. In most years, the deadline for making an RRSP contribution is March 1st, which is 60 days after December 31st. As 2012 is a leap year, 60 days after December 31st brings us to February 29th.
Because all corporations and trusts must file copies of your T-slips with CRA, you can contact CRA directly and ask them for this information. They should have recorded everything in your file by the middle of April. CRA can be reached on 1-800-959-8281.