{"id":20474,"date":"2016-01-28T11:33:26","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T16:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/?page_id=20474"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:16:27","slug":"filing-taxes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/money-matters\/filing-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Filing Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Filing Taxes\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The GO-ISSO is unable to provide advice on income tax matters to individual students. The information provided below is intended to be a brief overview and introduction to the Canadian tax system. As an international student, you are encouraged to seek advice from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)<\/a>, or from a qualified income tax specialist. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do international students have to file taxes in Canada?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

International students can find more details<\/a> on whether or not you should be submitting a tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the webinar created by the CRA<\/a> specifically for international students that provides more information and guidelines about taxes, benefits and credits available for international students studying in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can you complete your tax return?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Local Tax Offices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You do not need to pay an accountant to complete your taxes as this can often be quite expensive, but if you choose to do so, you can go to a professional.  There are also companies who will prepare your return for a fee, such as H&R Block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can look for free tax filing services <\/a>normally available to low income earners at local community centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. File Your Own<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You can file your taxes using online software or filling out paper forms. For example, UFile.ca<\/a> is an online service for preparing and filing your taxes. There are certified tax software recommended by the Government of Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  Sprott Tax Students’ Association<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Worried about filing your taxes?\u00a0 Don’t be!\u00a0 The Sprott Tax Students\u2019 Association<\/a> is here to help with their annual tax clinic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you require more information:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

International Tax Services Office  1-800-267-5177<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GST Credits   1-800-959-1953<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada Revenue Agency <\/a>for forms, publications and more information see CRA’s Student Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Documents you may need in order to file your taxes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • SIN Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • T4 slips (if you work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • T4A slips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • T2202 (print from Carleton Central)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Donation receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rent receipts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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