Are you an international student looking for guidance on filing taxes in Canada? York International has you covered with these upcoming events designed to help you navigate the tax filing process with ease.
(1) Canada Revenue Agency- Tax Information Session:
Are you new to Canada? Filing your tax return for the first time? Want to learn all about taxes? Join us as a representative from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides an overview of income taxes in Canada for international students and answers your questions.
- Date: Tuesday, March 18th
- Time: 2:30 PM-4:00 PM
- Location: Zoom
- Register Here.
(2) Free Tax Filing Appointments for International Students:
Need help filing your taxes? Book a free virtual appointment with a tax expert. These 40-minute (individual) or 1-hour (couple) sessions are available to international students meeting specific income criteria.
- Date & Time: March 19th, 24th and 25th from 10:00am-4:00 pm (40 minute appointments for one person, 1 hour appointment for couples)
- Location:Phone Call (virtual)
- To register for an appointment, please visit this Tax Filing appointment form.
- What to bring to the Filing Tax Virtual Appointment:
- Two pieces of government issued photo ID(Passports, drivers license, etc.)
- SIN number, PR card and/or any other status document
- Tax information slips such as T4 (if you worked in 2024), T2202A (Tuition fees paid), any other tax slips *Tax slips related to YorkU.
- medical/dental receipts
- Rent receipts or letter from landlord stating amount of rent paid in 2024
- 2023 CRA notice of assessment (you would have received this from the CRA if you filed returns in 2022)
- Direct deposit information if filing for the first time
(3 digit financial institution number, 5 digit branch transit number and individual’s account number)
- Important Note:If a student worked in 2024, the individual annual income limit is $35,000 ($45,000 for a couple) in order to avail of this free service.
