World income form 2016

[JJ777]

Hi, this is the first year in filling taxes (for 2016) and I've been requested for my total world income. Which is zero for the year, but I can not find the correct form to complete to declare this.

Any one that can help, would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

[Investocrat]

You need to enter your total income for the year (for your case, just enter zero). If you are using one of the online tax softwares (some are free if you have earned zero or low income for the year), just enter 0 where it requests your income. This document by CRA may be useful: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4055/t4055-16e.pdf.
Also for some of the free tax softwares and other info that may be very useful to you later, check out this article/blog: https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/filing-my-2016-income-tax-return/

If you still have any questions (completing a tax return in Canada may appear difficult when doing it the first time), consider asking for free assistance at any new immigrant center in your area. That way, you don't make mistakes and get the taxman asking to review your tax return.

 

[JJ777]

Thanks.
But I've anyway filed my taxes and I'm getting a return. CRA is requesting a bunch of extra documents as it's my first time. I've of which is your world income. But I can't find any forms where I can declare zero.
I'm assuming I just write a letter stating that I have zero additional income?

 

[Investocrat]

if you have submitted your return and all they are asking is supporting documents, I believe a letter stating you had zero income should suffice.

 

[JJ777]

if you have submitted your return and all they are asking is supporting documents, I believe a letter stating you had zero income should suffice.

Thanks!