Paying your 2009 taxes owing

When completing your return, you may calculate that you have a balance owing on line 485. Generally, if this amount is $2 or less, you do not have to make a payment.

For information about your account balance and payments, see My Account.

Note
If you filed your return and have received your notice of assessment showing a balance owing, see Paying arrears.

Payment Methods

You can make your payment in several ways. See How to make your payment.

Important dates

• We start charging compound daily interest on any outstanding balance for 2009 starting May 1, 2010, until you pay it in full.
• If you owe tax for 2009, and you file your 2009 return after the filing due date, we will charge a late-filing penalty.
• You can pay before you file your return. If you do, be sure to specify the year to which you want the payment applied. When you complete your return, claim this amount on Line 476 - Tax paid by instalments. As long as you file your return and pay by April 30, 2010, we will not charge you interest or a late-filing penalty.
• You can file your return early and make a post-dated payment. As long as you file your return and pay by April 30, 2010, we will not charge interest on your balance owing.