File taxes every year, even with no income
After that, every year · Things that come around every year
Your return unlocks benefits, dental coverage and more.
- Where to go
- CRA, using certified software or a free tax clinic. In Québec, also Revenu Québec.
- What to bring
- SIN
- The date your tax residency began
- Income slips (T4 and others)
- Foreign income for the required periods
- Rent and expense receipts
- What to do, step by step
- Keep every income and expense record in a folder from now.
- Check the deadline for your situation on CRA’s website.
- Low income and a simple situation? Use a free tax clinic.
- File for both spouses and keep a copy.
Note: tax residency is not the same as your immigration permit type. Get tax help for foreign income or complex situations.
If your income is modest and your tax situation is simple, check CRA’s free tax clinics below and confirm the clinic can handle your situation before booking.
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