Is this you?
- I married, separated, or divorced
- My status changed mid-year
- I waited until filing season
"I can update my status at tax time."
Marital status changes must be reported by the end of the month following the change.
Why guessing is risky
- Late updates trigger benefit recalculations
- Overpayments are clawed back
- Interest applies
Safe to ignore if
- No status change occurred
- CRA was updated immediately
Stop and check if
- Status changed mid-year
- Benefits were received
Resolve the doubt
Check my marital status risk (2 minutes)We'll tell you if this needs reporting and what to do next.
"Most people prevent clawbacks with a timely update."