Quick Answer
The T3010 is due six months after the end of your charity's fiscal year. A charity with a December 31 year-end must file by June 30 of the following year. The deadline is statutory and the CRA does not routinely grant extensions.
Take your charity’s fiscal year-end and add six months — that’s your T3010 due date.
| Fiscal year-end | T3010 due |
|---|---|
| December 31 | June 30 (next year) |
| March 31 | September 30 |
| June 30 | December 31 |
| August 31 | February 28 (or 29) |
Size makes no difference: a $5,000 community group and a $50-million foundation follow the same rule. The CRA does not routinely grant extensions, and there is no grace period.
What happens if you miss it
Failure to file can lead the CRA toward revocation. If registration is revoked, the organization loses its authority to issue official donation receipts and may have to file a revocation-tax return. A late charity should file as soon as possible and use the CRA notices and current revocation guidance to determine its status; do not assume an extension or grace period.
For the timeline to follow if you’re behind, read our guide on T3010 deadline and late-filing risks.
Related questions
Is there a grace period for filing the T3010?
No. The deadline is six months after fiscal year-end, the CRA does not routinely grant extensions, and there is no grace period. Size makes no difference - a $5,000 community group and a $50-million foundation follow the same rule.
What happens if a charity files the T3010 late?
Failure to file can lead the CRA toward revocation of registered status. If registration is revoked, the organization loses its authority to issue official donation receipts and may have to file a revocation-tax return. A late charity should file as soon as possible and follow the CRA notices and current revocation guidance.
How is the T3010 due date calculated?
Add six months to the charity's fiscal year-end. A December 31 year-end is due June 30 of the following year, March 31 is due September 30, June 30 is due December 31, and August 31 is due at the end of February. Confirm the fiscal year-end on the CRA's records before calculating.
Sources
- CRA — Filing the T3010 charity return — Canada Revenue Agency
- Income Tax Act, section 149.1 — Justice Laws Website
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T3010 Deadline: When It's Due and What Late Filing Costs
Last Updated: August 2026
Sources reviewed: August 8, 2026
General information only. This page is not legal, tax, assurance, or professional advice for any specific organization. Confirm decisions with the CRA, your CPA, and legal counsel for your facts.