tax return for international students

[Dav1d0]

Hi Forumite,

i am currently in Canada studying and would like to know if i am eligible to fill for tax return as an international student?. my wife and two kids live with me currently in Canada.

do share your views.

thanks

 

[jes_ON]

yes, you can and you should. You may be eligible for some benefits that you won't get without filing.

 

[Amadan123]

Hello Dav1d0,

If you file your tax return, you will be able to get benefits like the GST/HST and Trillium credits/benefits. In addition, depending on where you are studying, you may be able to claim a tax credit for the fees paid to your institution in which you are a student. These credits can then be used to reduce your income in the current year, or carried forward to a future year.

See the link for more details: cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/323/menu-eng.html

Madan Chartered Accountant team
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