Tax season officially kicks off with most Canadians' returns due by April 30

Tax filing season has officially kicked off as Monday marked the first day that Canadians can begin filing their income tax returns online.

The Canada Revenue Agency said those filing by paper should have also received their income tax package in the mail by now.

Most Canadians must file their tax return by April 30, which is also the deadline to make a payment for those who owe money to the CRA.

However, Canadians who are self-employed, along with their spouses or common-law partners, have until June 15. Since that day falls on a weekend, the CRA will consider a return to be on time if it is received by or postmarked on or before June 17.