Prepare to File Your Taxes in March

Whether you decide to go DIY or not for filing your taxes, start sooner rather than later. By the first week in March you should have all necessary tax forms from your employer, including your T4, T4A, T5, RRSP contribution slips, donation receipts, and a T2200 if you’re itemizing work from home expenses. Set aside some time this week to gather everything you need to start your return, even if you’re not doing it yet. Organizing early will make everything less stressful later and help you catch any problems before it’s too late. If you want to hire a tax preparer, then start looking for one right now.

How Filing Your Taxes on Time Helps You

If you have any worries at all about filing your taxes by yourself, then getting a professional’s help is the safest route. However, make sure to ask them a lot of questions about what they’re doing and review their work with the goal of not only checking for errors, but learning as much as you can. You may discover that after this year, you could start doing it yourself. Also keep in mind that you can contact the CRA directly with any questions you think they can answer.

Last Updated on March 20, 2026