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INCOME TAX

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INCOME TAX

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Income Tax

Self-assessment system Taxpayers are responsible for reporting

their own income and deductions. Monitored by Canada Revenue Agency

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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.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.