When do you have to file a personal tax returns?

Personal Income tax return is filed once every year based on your earned income based on a calendar year (Jan 1 2019 to December 31, 2019). Filing deadline is April 30th of the following year.

Filing your income taxes after the deadline is not recommended especially if you are owing taxes. It's always better to file on time. Why not? You risk incurring penalties and interest charges.

What if you have zero Income? Do you still need to file? Yes, you need to file to be eligible for government benefits/services.

Accounting online resources:

·         Canada Revenue Agency
·         Revenu Quebec
·         Students and Income Tax
·         Newcomers to Canada

What documents do I need to file my taxes?

You will need your Social Insurance Number (or Individual Tax Number),
T4/RL-1, T4A forms (if you are working)
T5 from your bank to show interest earned
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP slips )
Monthly bus pass receipts
RL-31 if renting an apartment or property tax roll number if your a owner
Receipts for moving expenses,
Medical receipts
Documents concerning scholarships and bursaries.
First time Clients- previous years Notice of Assessment (NOA)

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