Line 485 - Balance owing

If your total payable (line 435) is more than your total credits (line 482), enter the difference on line 485. This amount is your balance owing. When the due date falls on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a public holiday recognized by the CRA, your payment is considered paid on time if we receive it on or before the next business day. Since April 30, 2017, falls on a Sunday, your payment will be considered paid on time if we receive it on or before May 1, 2017. For more information, see Important dates.

Your balance is due no later than April 30, 2017. Generally, if the difference is $2 or less for 2016, you do not have to make a payment.

Payment methods

You can make your payment in several ways. See Make a payment.

Forms and publications

• General income tax and benefit package - Guide, return and schedules

Related topics

• Paying your income tax by instalments
• Due date for a balance owing (deceased persons)

Date modified:

2017-01-04