Start by gathering your documents to report income and claim deductions, and choose how you want to file and send your completed tax return to the CRA. In Canada, the tax system is based on self-assessment, meaning individuals are generally responsible for completing and filing their own income tax returns. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the tax laws but typically does not file taxes on behalf of individuals, with one key exception: tax evasión #Canadiantax #CRA #taxseason2026