Section 216(4) Deadlines Update

On August 17, 2020 the extended filing and payment deadlines were updated.

Filing date for current tax year (title changed from “Filing date for the 2019 tax year”)

September 1, 2020 - Applies to non-resident corporations electing under section 216(4) that would otherwise have a filing deadline on May 31, or in June, July, or August 2020. Under the previous announcement, the September 1 extension was only available for June 30, 2020 deadlines.

Payment date for current tax year (title changed from “Payment date for the 2019 tax year”)

September 30, 2020 - Now says “Interest will not be applied if payments are made by September 30, 2020.” Previously it said: “Penalties (including late-filing penalties) and interest will not be applied if returns are filed and payments are made by September 30, 2020.”