Last updated: April 29 2009

EFilers Deadline Extended Until May 6th, 2009

The CRA has announced a filing extension for EFilers having difficulty SENDING or CORRECTING EFILE returns.  EFilers have until midnight Pacific Time on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 to transmit or retransmit them.  The returns will be considered as filed on time.
 
Most Canadians must file their tax returns by midnight April 30 or risk penalties and interest if they owe money to CRA. Proprietors may take until midnight June 15 to file, however, interest will be charged on outstanding balances as of May 1.

For detailed explanations on penalties, prescribed interest rates, offences, audit-proofing, avoiding collection procedures, and voluntary disclosure, see EverGreen Explanatory Notes and the article below on Record Retention requirements.