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INCOME TAX
Income Tax
Self-assessment system Taxpayers are responsible for reporting
their own income and deductions. Monitored by Canada Revenue Agency
Income Tax basics
All Canadians pay income tax if earn more than the basic personal amount Currently $10, 320
How taxes are deducted Automatic payroll deduction, installment plans
April Assessment An outstanding taxes owed are due annually on or
before, April 30th.
Filing taxes
Many people pay someone to complete their taxes Costs at least $30 More if you want and instant refund
Technically a loan, with fees & interest paid up front. Not hard to do… just time consuming to do
by hand Computer programs are available to help you
Free for students!
Tax Forms
Federal Government T1 General: Summarizes all basic
information Schedules: provide specific details about
your tax situation Federal Tax, Dependent details, Tuition and
education amounts etc. Provincial Forms
Income tax, provincial credits, provincial tuition amounts
Forms you should receive
T4’s: Income statement from employer, scholarships, EI
benefits Other T- forms
Tuition, Education and Textbook amounts Statement of Benefits Child Care Expenses Deduction
Statement of RRSP investments Can be made up to March 1st of each year
to count for the previous year.
Completing your return
Use one of the online programs Free for students
Keep a file folder for all your paper work, it will come in at different times. Try to be aware of new rebates or
deductions Monthly transit passes count! Keep you
receipts.