Along with knowing the holiday calendar and processing dates for the upcoming year, here are some important payroll specific dates to remember:

• The Payroll Deductions Online Calendar (PDOC) is updated January 1 and July 1
• Individuals and sole proprietors must file their income tax returns by April 30
• If self-employed, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) extends the filing deadline to June 15 but it begins accessing interest on your tax due on April 30
• Whether filing GST/HST monthly or quarterly, the return and the payment are due one month after the end of the reporting period
• New hires must complete a TD1 form within 7 days of being hired
• T4 information slips must be sent to employees by the last day of February

Start the year by marking these important dates on your calendar to ensure you don’t miss any! Contact us to find out more about outsourcing your payroll, and let us worry about the dates!