So, you’ve heard about the ongoing tax season. Are you uncertain about the information that will be required of you in order to get started? In this article, we have highlighted what you need to provide for your tax filing process.
To begin, it is important to mention that a Social Insurance Number (SIN) or an Individual Tax Number (ITN) is required to file a Canadian tax return.
Other documents needed in filing your taxes as a student are;
- T2202 (Tuition and Enrolment Certificate and Summary form)
- T4 (Statement of Remuneration)
- T4A (Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity, and Other Income)
- Donation slips
- A valid government ID
- Medical receipts and other relevant expenses receipts.
It is always advisable to keep your receipts during the year for any eligible expenses and have them on hand when filing. Just in case you have lost your documents, you can retrieve them from CRA or from the original issuer.
How and where can you file your return?
To complete your tax returns, you can choose to file your return yourself or with the assistance of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). At EMCA, we can help you file your taxes for this 2023 tax year and prior years, so your tax affairs will be in order before the May 1, 2023 deadline.
EMCA offers a convenient and seamless online transaction at an affordable fee starting from $49.9.
We also sign you up with CCH iFirm platform as your online filing cabinet. This will efficiently enable you forward your receipts and documents to your unique portal for seamless processing. Our tax experts are here to assist you.
Get started with your tax filing today!
