In Canada, income tax is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The Canadian income tax year is from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. If you owe income tax, you must pay it by April 30 for the previous calendar year. Late submissions are accepted, but there may be a penalty.
You are responsible for determining your income tax status and paying the correct amount of tax.
You have to file a tax return if you owe tax, or if you want to claim a refund.
If you are in Canada as an international student, it is important that you understand what your rights, entitlements and obligations are under Canada's tax system. It is your responsibility to determine your income tax status and make sure to pay your required amount of taxes for each year according to the law.
If you are an international student studying in Canada, you may have to file a Canadian income tax return. You must determine your residency status to know how you will be taxed in Canada.
If you are not sure of your residency status in Canada for income tax purposes, complete Form NR74, Determination of Residency Status (entering Canada) and send it to the address indicated on the form.
For more information about residency status, visit the Government of Canada’s Determining your residency status web page.
To file a Canadian tax return, you need either:
Students can access tax services at Seneca from the Seneca Student Federation.
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