Tax season is done — now what? Filing your return unlocks several benefits and planning opportunities. Here are the 5 smartest things to do right now.
Filing your return is what triggers CRA benefit payments. The benefits finder checks your eligibility for CCB, GST/HST credit, GIS, OAS, and provincial programs. Billions go unclaimed every year because people don't know they qualify.
The 2026 TFSA limit is $7,000 — and unused room carries forward. If you got a refund, putting it into your TFSA means it grows completely tax-free. Check your available room with the TFSA calculator.
Your Notice of Assessment shows your RRSP deduction limit. Start contributing early in the year instead of scrambling in February. Use the RRSP calculator to see how much a contribution will save you in taxes.
Filed and waiting? Online returns with direct deposit typically arrive in 2 weeks. Paper returns take 8+ weeks. See the full timeline and how to check your status on the CRA refund tracker.
The lowest federal bracket dropped to 14% in 2026. Use the income tax calculator to see your estimated take-home pay and plan deductions for this year. If you had a big life change (new job, marriage, child), your tax situation may have shifted significantly.