How to Improve Canada’s Tax System
This article discusses Canadian tax complexity. The April 28, 2026 Spring Economic Statement is also discussed, as it increases complexity and misses opportunities to improve our tax system.
Numerous practical suggestions for improvement are provided, including the following sample paragraph:
Payment Dates
Some tax payment due dates are before the tax return deadlines. For example, a sole proprietor’s personal tax return (T1) is due June 15th but he/she must pay any tax owing by April 30th. How can you know how much tax to pay on April 30th if you have not finished your return (which is due in June)? The payment date should be extended to the tax return due date (i.e., June 15).
If you agree with any of these suggestions, please contact your member of parliament (MP) and ask them to get to work on fixing our tax system.
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