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Your First Tax Return in Canada

New to Canada? Here is everything you need to file your first tax return.

Do you need to file?

Probably yes.

Key deadlines

  • April 30.
  • June 15.
  • End of February.

Documents checklist

  • SIN.
  • Arrival date.
  • Income slips.
  • Foreign income.
  • Receipts.
  • Spouse income.
  • Banking details.

Step by step

  1. Residency date.
  2. Get SIN.
  3. Gather documents.
  4. Choose software.
  5. File via NETFILE.
  6. Direct deposit.

Newcomer traps

  • World income.
  • RC151.
  • RC66.
  • T1135.

Choose your software

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