What to know about tax-filing season

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What to know about tax-filing season

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Published: February 23, 2026 at 5:27AM EST

The deadline to file your taxes may feel like it’s far away, but experts say that not getting started early is one of the biggest mistakes Canadians make at tax season. Tax forms are shown in Toronto on Thursday, April 5, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

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