Tax tip

March 29, 2005

Lost and found

Did you know...

Even if you're missing slips or receipts, don't hesitate to file your income tax and benefit return with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by May 2, 2005. For self employed individuals and their spouses or common law partners, the tax filing deadline is June 15. Regardless of your filing deadline, you have to pay amounts owing by May 2, 2005.

If you receive the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit or the Canada Child Tax Benefit, filing on time will avoid disruption of these benefits.

You should contact your payer if you have not received your information slips. If you cannot receive your information by the filing deadline, use your pay stubs, bank statements, or other records to estimate your income and deductions. If you file a paper return, attach a note to your return to tell the CRA which slips are missing. If the information on your slips is different from your estimates, send them to the CRA separately for an adjustment to your return. You can also log on to My Account on the CRA Web site and use the "Change my return" option to make the changes yourself. If you file electronically and the CRA later asks for your slips, you'll be able to explain your situation at that time.

For more information, visit: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/menu-e.html.

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