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Tax Deadline April 30: The Most Common CRA Mistakes Canadians Make — and How to Avoid Them

Missed deductions, wrong SINs, unreported side income — these are the errors that delay your refund, trigger CRA letters, and quietly cost Canadians millions every year. Here's your 2026 checklist With April 30 just days away, millions of Canadians are racing to pull together slips, receipts, and records before the Canada Revenue Agency's personal income tax deadline. But filing on time and filing  correctly  are two very different things. The CRA flags thousands of returns each year for errors that are entirely preventable — errors that delay refunds, generate costly reassessments, and sometimes result in penalties that linger for months. Whether you're a first-time filer, a seasoned DIY-er, or someone handing everything to an accountant, here are the 10 most common CRA mistakes Canadians make — and exactly how to avoid each one. 1. Misunderstanding the April 30 deadline The filing deadline for most Canadians is  April 30, 2026 . Miss it when you owe money, and you'll ...

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Shrimp Orzo with Feta


  • Ingredients:

    • Orzo pasta
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic
    • Tomatoes
    • Lemon juice
    • Shrimp
    • Cilantro
    • Pepper
    • Feta cheese
  • Instructions:

    1. Cook orzo as per package directions.
    2. In a skillet, heat oil and cook garlic for 1 minute.
    3. Add tomatoes and lemon juice, bring to a boil.
    4. Add shrimp and simmer until pink (4-5 minutes).
    5. Drain orzo and mix with shrimp, cilantro, and pepper.
    6. Heat through and sprinkle with feta cheese.

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