TAX CLINIC
Anyone who has paid income tax in Canada, or who may be eligible for credits and payments, is required to file a tax return. If you’re not sure how to complete your taxes, we’re here to help!
Find out how we can help you with your tax returns below!
TAX FILING SERVICES
CCSAI Free Income Tax Clinic Services*
*Service Update:
Due to high demand, the tax clinic is NOW FULL and is not accepting any further appointment requests at this time. Please visit our partner, White Picket Fence for tax services at student-friendly rates.
What to bring for your appointment:
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- Your Notice of Assessment for the last tax year filed
- Basic Personal Information
- Name as is on SIN
- Student ID/Number with current timetable to qualify for Free Ignite Income Tax Return
- Residence mailing address
- Ontario Drivers License or the Ontario Province Photo Card preferred.
- Other types of ID accepted. Passports with Immigration – Canadian entry document.
- T2202A for students who attended class in 2023
- All basic information for spouses, children, and other family members. – Completed WPF Income Tax Prep Form
- Immigration papers and passports for International Students.
- Banking Info for Direct Deposit
- Ontario Trillium Benefit – Rent and\or property tax verification
- Any additional documents, identification or files you require for your personal taxes
PAID Income Tax Clinic Services
In partnership with White Picket Fence Accounting and Taxation.
For the past 10 years, CCSAI has partnered with White Picket Fence Accounting & Taxation to provide a discount for students to have their tax return prepared by an income tax professional; to help them get the best return possible. Centennial College students will receive a special rate for their tax preparation and submission via White Picket Fence Accounting & Taxation.
White Picket Fence Accounting & Taxation
202 – 30 Hunt Street
Ajax, Ontario L1S 3M2
Phone: (647) 762-5143
Fax: (888) 220-6778
Inquiry Email: [email protected]
www.wpftax.ca
SELF-FILING
There are a number of providers who offer self-filing options. The pricing and details will vary by provider. If you are interested in preparing your own tax return, consider utilising CRA-certified Tax Preparation Softwares. For a complete list of the certified software available, including pricing information, click here.
Alternatively, you can also request and file a paper version of the tax return here.
Learn More About Tax Season in Canada
Spring Season in Canada is Tax Season. Every year, anyone who has paid any income tax in Canada, or who may be eligible for credits and payments, is required to file a tax return. This is an end-of-year adjustment to confirm that no one has paid the incorrect amount of income tax.
By the end of February, a number of tax documents should be provided to you.
The most common documents that you may receive can include, but are not limited to:
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- T4 Statement of Employment Earnings
- T4A Statement of Income from Scholarships, Grants & Awards
- T2023 Tuition & Enrolment Certificate
CRA Volunteer Tax Clinic
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) also provides free volunteer services and tax preparation software for basic tax returns. As the CRA is the agency responsible for taxation in Canada, we strongly recommend utilising services or software that have been recommended by the Revenue Agency.
Not sure if you need to file?
Find out more here.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHO HAS TO FILE AN INCOME TAX RETURN?
WHY SHOULD I FILE A RETURN?
WHEN IS THE FILING DUE DATE?
Generally, your income tax return must be filed on or before April 30 of the year following the year for which the return is being filed. If you owe tax and you file your tax return late, you will be charged a late-filing penalty and interest on any unpaid amounts.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF INCOME FOR STUDENTS?
***We will also need to know the amount of world income you earned in the year that you came to Canada
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF DEDUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS?
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE MY TAXES?
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Notice of Assessment from previous years tax filing if you have filed a return
- Banking information for Direct Deposit (Account, Transit and Branch numbers required)
- Passport for International Students
HOW LONG SHOULD I RETAIN THE DOCUMENTS RELEVANT TO MY INCOME TAX RETURN?
DO I HAVE TO LET THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY (CRA) KNOW THAT I WILL BE MOVING DURING THE YEAR?
IF I WORKED PART-TIME FOR AN EMPLOYER DO I NEED TO REPORT THAT INCOME ON MY TAX RETURN?
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY TUITION CREDITS WHEN I FILE MY TAXES?
CAN I CLAIM MY BUS PASSES AND PRESTO CARD?
WHAT IS THE GST CREDIT?
WHAT IS THE ONTARIO TRILLIUM BENEFIT (OTB)?
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE GST CREDIT AND THE ONTARIO TRILLIUM BENEFIT (OTB)?
WHAT IS THE CANADA CHILD BENEFIT (CCB)?
WHEN DO I QUALIFY FOR THE GST AND THE OTB?
HAVE YOU RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY’S GST CREDIT OR ONTARIO TRILLIUM BENEFIT DEPARTMENTS STATING THE FOLLOWING?
Additional Information
Follow the link below for information from the CRA related to Students and Income Tax. https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/cra-arc/formspubs/pub/p105/p105-12-21e.pdf
You will need a T2202A for each year that you are filing for and have completed a full semester of school, they must be included with your return in the year you attended school.
Did you attend college or university outside of Canada?
Have your educational institution complete the form in the link below:
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/cra-arc/formspubs/pbg/tl11a/tl11a-21e.pdf
Are you a Newcomer to Canada?
Follow the link below for information related to newcomers to Canada https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/cra-arc/formspubs/pub/t4055/t4055-21e.pdf