Tax Support Offerings for International Students
International students can access two dedicated services designed to help you understand Canadian tax requirements and successfully file your taxes for the 2026 tax filing year. This offering is provided in partnership with the North 91ÑÇÉ« Community House.Ìý
Free Virtual Tax Filing Appointment
If you require one-on-one support to file your taxes, free virtualÌý(phone call)Ìýappointments are available for eligible international students.Ìý
Appointment Format:Ìý
- 40 minutes for individualsÌý
- 1 hour for couplesÌý
Eligibility Criteria:ÌýInternational students who worked in 2025 may qualify if their annual income is:Ìý
- Below $35,000 for individualsÌý
- Below $45,000 for couplesÌý
Clinic Dates:ÌýBY APPOINTMENT ONLYÌý
- March 16thÌýÌý
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMÌý
Appointment Method:
All appointments will take placeÌýover aÌýphoneÌýcall.Ìý
Registration:
Book your appointment usingÌýourÌýÌý
Required DocumentsÌýfor Tax Filing Appointment:ÌýPlease ensure the following documents are prepared before your scheduled appointmentÌý
| GeneralÌý |
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| Information Slips (please bring all documents that apply to you):Ìý |
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| Rent costs - Calculate your rent for the period of January 1,Ìý2025Ìýto December 31, 2025 - The receipt or signed letter fromÌýlandlord/subletter are needed). It must include:Ìý |
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| Medical expensesÌý | For prescriptions, a printout can be obtained from your pharmacyÌý |
| T3 or T5 formsÌý | If you earned interest on investments and deposits (issued by banking and financial institutions)Ìý |
| Donation receiptsÌý | If you made any Canadian registered charitable donations during the period of January 1 - December 31, 2025Ìý |
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| Table 1: Following people are eligible for this service Ìý |
| Those who have tax slips such as T4, T4A, T5…etc. with income limits as shown in table 2 Ìý |
| Students with Tuition fees paid receipt or Bursaries/Scholarships receipt Ìý |
| Those who are on social assistance Ìý |
| Newcomers such as PRs, Refugees, international students |
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| Table 2: Family income limits to avail of this free service Ìý |
| One person: $40,000 Ìý |
| Two persons: $55,000 |
| Three persons: $ 60,000 |
| Four persons: $65,000 |
| Five persons: $70,000 |
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| Table 3: PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SERVICE Ìý |
| Those who are self-employed or have employment expenses Ìý |
| Those who have business or rental income and expenses Ìý |
| Those who have filed for bankruptcy Ìý |
| Those who are completing a tax return for a deceased person Ìý |
