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If you earn income that has no tax withheld or 
does not have enough tax withheld for more than one year, you may have to pay tax by installments. This can happen if you earn rental, investment, or self-employment income, certain pension payments, or income from more than one job.
If you pay your taxes by quarterly installments, your next payment is due on or before December 15, 2012.
If you have not done so already, why not make the switch and pay online from the comfort of your home or office?
Important facts
- You are required to pay your income tax by installments for 2012 if your net tax owing is more than $3,000:
- in 2012; and
- in either 2011 or 2010.
For any year you lived in Quebec on December 31, you are required to pay your income tax by installments if your net tax owing for that year is more than $1,800.
- There are four installment payment due dates: March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
- To determine how much you need to pay each quarter, you can view your installment reminders online using My Account. To access or sign up for My Account, go to www.cra.gc.ca/myaccount.
- You can make your installment payment online through your bank by setting up the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a payee.
- Paying online is quick, easy, and completely secure. To find out how you can use online banking to pay your taxes, contact your financial institution. For more information about other payment methods, go to www.cra.gc.ca/payments.
Let the CRA remind you by email when your payment is due
- To receive an email each quarter reminding you of your payment due date, sign up for the “Individuals – Quarterly installment payment reminders” electronic mailing list.
Visit www.cra.gc.ca/lists.