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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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Remnants of Hurricane Beryl to Drench GTA with Heavy Rainfall

                                 

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are set to bring heavy rainfall to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) today. According to Environment Canada, periods of torrential downpours are possible, and the federal weather agency has issued a rainfall warning for much of southern Ontario, including Toronto.

Rain began overnight, and up to 60 millimeters of rain are expected for much of Toronto and surrounding areas throughout the day, although some areas could see even more. Meteorologist Daniel Liota warns that the morning commute could be treacherous due to heavy downpours, which can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is also possible.

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has issued a flood watch, urging the public to stay away from streams, rivers, and shoreline areas. Recreational activities in or around water should be avoided at this time due to rapidly changing conditions.

Hurricane Beryl initially made landfall in Grenada before moving deeper into the Caribbean Sea, affecting Jamaica and eventually Mexico. As it moved over Texas, it weakened to a tropical storm, causing tornadoes and flooding. The unique aspect of this event is the tropical, moisture-laden air mass associated with the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, which contributes to the potential for torrential downpours in the GTA.

The heavy rainfall is expected to taper into scattered showers later tonight and into Thursday, according to Environment Canada’s forecast.




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