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Canada Tax Return 2026 Checklist: RRSP Slips and Dates
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Dates: CRA pages we read show April 30 and June 15 for the 2025 tax year (2026 filing). The same dates for the 2026 tax year (April 30 and June 15, 2027) are expected but not yet confirmed by CRA pages.
Short answer: Gather your RRSP receipts, FHSA slips and CRA notices before filing; confirm your deduction limit and the dates.
Checklist
- [ ] Latest notice of assessment (or CRA My Account) for your RRSP deduction limit.
- [ ] RRSP contribution receipts for contributions made in 2026 and the first 60 days of 2027 (confirm which tax year each is for).
- [ ] T4FHSA slip(s) if you have an FHSA (contributions in box 18, RRSP transfers in box 32).
- [ ] Schedule 15 if you opened your first FHSA in 2026, even if you made no contribution.
- [ ] Pension adjustment amounts on T4 slips.
- [ ] T4RSP / T4RIF slips for any withdrawals.
- [ ] Records of HBP or LLP repayments.
- [ ] Any excess contribution details and exact months (T1-OVP).
Dates (expected for the 2026 tax year, unconfirmed)
- RRSP deadline: March 1, 2027.
- File: April 30, 2027; self-employed (you or spouse/partner): June 15, 2027, with balance still due April 30.
- T1-OVP: March 31, 2027.
Other tips
- File even with no income to keep CRA records, such as FHSA room, up to date.
- This site does not recommend tax software; use any CRA-certified software you choose after checking CRA's list. We haven't verified that list.
FAQ
Do I claim RRSP contributions in the year I make them? You can choose the year to claim within CRA rules; the deadline shown above applies.
What if I missed the deadline? Contributions after it count for the following year.
What we could not verify
- 2026-year due dates on CRA pages.
- CRA's list of certified tax software.
Sources (official)
- CRA, Due dates and payment dates (personal income tax) — https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/important-dates-individuals.html (read October 17, 2026; shows 2025-tax-year dates)
- CRA, Participating in your FHSAs — https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/first-home-savings-account/contributing-your-fhsa.html (read October 17, 2026)
- CRA, Excess Contributions — https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/rrsps-related-plans/contributing-a-rrsp-prpp/what-happens-you-over-your-rrsp-prpp-deduction-limit.html (read October 17, 2026; figures shown are for 2025)
- CRA, Important dates for RRSPs, HBP, LLP, FHSAs and more — https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/rrsps-related-plans/important-dates-rrsp-rrif-rdsp.html (read October 17, 2026; shows March 2, 2026 for the 2025 tax year)
RRSP deadline planner → Dates calendar →
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