Last Updated: March 30, 2020
GST credit for low-income Canadians
Federal
The federal government will provide a one-time payment by early May 2020, that will double the maximum annual GSTC payment amount.
- Average of $400 for singles, and $600 for couples
- Ensure you have filed 2018 taxes to receive this
Extra time to file income tax returns
Federal
Extra time to file income tax returns
The federal government is deferring the filing due date for the 2019 tax returns of individuals. For individuals (other than trusts), the return filing due date will be deferred until June 1, 2020. We will also allow any new income tax balances due, or instalments, to be deferred until after August 31, 2020 without incurring interest or penalties.
Extended Grace Period for Municipal Property Tax & Utility Bills
Municipal
Extended Grace Period for Property Tax & Utility Bills
The City of Toronto is offering a 60-day grace period for property tax paymentsand utility payments.
