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Taxes in Canada

General Information on Tax Returns

A tax return is a statement of income and expenditures that is submitted to the Canada Revenue Agency once a year.  All international students enrolled in Dalhousie and living in Canada are eligible to file tax returns.  This includes students who work part-time or during co-op work terms AND students who do not work.

Benefits of a tax return

When to file your tax return

Required tax documents

Helpful links and information on income taxes


HOW TO FILE YOUR TAXES

1. Apply for a Social Insurance Number

2.  Collect your tax receipts and immigration documents

3.  Go to the Ufile website, click 'Start your return online for free' and create an account for the Ufile program.  Ufile allows you to submit your return online for free.

You could also go to the Canada Revenue Agency website and use another Netfile program to complete and submit your tax return online

Get help to file your tax return

Go to a free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

As an international student, am I considered a resident for tax filing purposes? How do I determine my residency status for income tax purposes?

Can I file my income tax return if I don't have a Social Insurance Number?

What if I am married?

I have been living in Canada for a number of years and have never filed taxes before, what should I do?

What do I do after I have filed my taxes?

What is a Notice of Assessment?

What happens if I don’t receive any GST/HST payments by the end of July in the year following the completion of my taxes for the previous year?

What happens if I change my address in the next four months?

     

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