Personal, business and BC deadlines for the 2026 tax year and the 2027 filing season, in plain language.
Tax deadlines have a way of sneaking up on everybody. These are the dates clients ask about most, in the order they come up. When a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the CRA moves it to the next business day.
What is coming up before the end of 2026?
| Date | What happens | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | Federal Budget 2026 is tabled in the House of Commons. Worth a read if you are a business owner, a practice owner or a family planning ahead. | Everyone |
| December 15, 2026 | Fourth tax instalment is due, if the CRA asks you to pay by instalments. | Instalment payers |
| December 31, 2026 | Calendar year-end. For most people it is the last day to make charitable donations, pay deductible expenses and sell investments to realize losses for 2026. | Individuals and calendar-year businesses |
Which dates matter for individuals and families?
| Date | What happens | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| Early February 2027 | Vancouver Empty Homes Tax declaration. The City sets the exact date each year. | Vancouver residential property owners |
| March 1, 2027 | RRSP, PRPP and SPP contribution deadline for the 2026 tax year. T4, T4A and T5 slips are also due, because February 28 falls on a Sunday. | Anyone contributing to an RRSP; employees and investors |
| March 15, 2027 | First tax instalment of 2027. | Instalment payers |
| March 31, 2027 | BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration. | Owners of residential property in taxable BC regions |
| April 30, 2027 | File your 2026 return and pay any balance owing. Interest starts on May 1. | Most individuals |
| June 15, 2027 | Filing deadline if you or your spouse or common-law partner is self-employed. Any balance owing is still due April 30. | Self-employed individuals and their partners |
| June 15, September 15 and December 15, 2027 | Instalments two, three and four. | Instalment payers |
Which dates matter for businesses, clinics and law firms?
| Date | What happens | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| End of February (March 1, 2027) | T4, T4A and T5 slips and summaries are due. | Employers and payers |
| 15th of each month, usually | Payroll source deduction remittances for regular remitters. The CRA assigns your remitter type, so check your account. | Employers |
| Last day of the month after each period | GST/HST returns for monthly and quarterly filers, and BC PST returns. | GST/HST and PST registrants |
| 3 months after year-end (annual filers) | GST/HST annual return. Sole proprietors with a calendar year file by June 15 and pay by April 30. | Annual GST/HST filers |
| 6 months after year-end | Corporate T2 return. The balance owing is generally due 2 months after year-end (3 months for eligible small businesses). | Corporations |
| March 31, 2027 | BC Employer Health Tax annual return. | Employers over the $1 million exemption |
| 3 months after the firm's reporting period ends | Law Society of BC Trust Report, with the accountant's report where one is required. | BC law firms |
Is PST charged on accounting and bookkeeping in BC right now?
As of October 31, 2026, no. Budget 2026 planned to apply 7% PST to accounting and bookkeeping services from October 1, 2026. On September 18, 2026 the Province paused that expansion through a temporary regulation, so the exemption stays in place. A pause is not a cancellation and no new start date has been announced, so this page will be updated if that changes.
How do I stay on top of all this?
Pick the two or three dates that apply to you, put them in your calendar with a reminder two weeks ahead, and call if anything looks unclear. Contact HJ Wu & Company Inc. to have the team handle your tax filings and keep your deadlines straight.
Official sources
- Canada Revenue Agency: important dates for individuals
- Department of Finance Canada: Budget 2026 date
- Government of BC: PST expansion paused (September 18, 2026)
- Government of BC: Employer Health Tax
- Government of BC: Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration
- City of Vancouver: Empty Homes Tax
- Law Society of BC: trust reports
Reviewed October 31, 2026. Dates are for the 2026 tax year and the 2027 filing season. This is general information, not tax advice. Confirm your own dates with the CRA or the BC government, or ask your accountant.
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For the 2026 tax year, most people need to file and pay by April 30, 2027. If you or your spouse or common-law partner is self-employed, the filing deadline is June 15, 2027, but any balance owing is still due April 30. The RRSP contribution deadline for 2026 is March 1, 2027. HJ Wu & Company Inc. can prepare your return well before the deadline, so call 604-636-1862.
If the CRA requires you to pay by instalments, they are due on the 15th of March, June, September and December. The next ones are December 15, 2026, then March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15, 2027. Missing one can add interest. HJ Wu & Company Inc. can check whether you need to pay instalments and how much.
As of October 31, 2026, no. BC planned to apply 7% PST to accounting and bookkeeping from October 1, 2026, but on September 18, 2026 the Province paused the expansion, so these services stay exempt for now. A pause is not a cancellation, so HJ Wu & Company Inc. keeps an eye on updates and will post any change on its tax dates page.
Under Canada Revenue Agency rules, most resident corporations must file a T2 return every year, even if no tax is owing, and the deadline is six months after the fiscal year-end. HJ Wu & Company Inc. prepares and files T2 returns on time and also offers basic tax planning ahead of year-end. Contact HJ Wu & Company Inc. before your year-end so nothing sneaks up on you.
It starts with an initial consultation, then a needs assessment, and then HJ Wu & Company Inc. builds a plan around your goals. Cost depends on what you need, whether that's a one-time tax return or ongoing bookkeeping and payroll, so the firm quotes after learning about your situation. Call 604-636-1862 or email inquiry@hjwucpa.com to book your consultation.