Income Tax and Benefit Return

About this form

The main annual personal income tax return form. Required for all Canadian tax residents to report income, deductions, and claim refunds or benefits.

The main annual personal income tax return form. Required for all Canadian tax residents to report income, deductions, and claim refunds or benefits.

Who needs this form

All Canadian tax residents (due by April 30 each year)

What's in this form

• Personal information (SIN, address, marital status)
• Total income (employment, self-employment, investment, pension, etc.)
• Net income calculation
• Taxable income
• Non-refundable tax credits
• Refund or balance owing calculation
• Provincial/territorial tax

Published by

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)