The University of Winnipeg

Income Tax

In Canada, the Income Tax Year runs from January to December and we file income taxes for the previous year (i.e. in 2022, we file for 2021 taxes).The deadline to file income taxes is April 30th of each year. Individuals must keep their tax information for a minimum of six (6) years. The Canada Revenue Agency (the government agency responsible for taxes) can request tax documents at any time.

Who can submit an income tax return?
如果您在纳税年度的12月31日在加拿大，您可以缴纳所得税，被认为是加拿大的居民。出于税收的目的，大多数国际学生被认为是“居民”。如果您不确定，请联系IIRSS。

You must file Income taxes if you:

  • Had paid employment during the tax year
  • Received scholarships, bursaries, or fellowship funding in the tax year

What is the benefit of filing for income taxes?
Even if you did not receive scholarships or have paid employment, you will still qualify for income tax credits which may mean that you will receive an income tax refund. You can also apply for a GST credit when filing income taxes. You qualify for GST if you are over 19 years old and make an income of less than $48,012.00 (single person). NOTE: If you are married or have a common-law partner, or a child, the income level changes). Visit the加拿大税务署websitefor more information

How can I get help filing my income taxes?
Every year, IIRSS offers a free workshop in March to help students to file their income taxes.You must meet all of the below criteria to be eligible通过IIRSS所得税研讨会提交税款：

  • A student of the University of Winnipeg who took classes in 2021, were in Manitoba as of December 31st 2021, and are registered in Winter 2022 courses.
  • Are single or your spouse does not live in Canada (PACE students).
  • 目前居住在曼尼托巴省，并在加拿大物理出席。
  • You do NOT own foreign property in 2021 worth over $100,000.00 Canadian, and are NOT self employed

您需要提出什么收入税？
To file for income taxes, you will need the following:

  1. A social insurance number (SIN) or Individual Tax Number (ITN)
  2. Tax Receipts (see below)

Applying for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Most international students are now eligible to apply for a Social Insurance Number. Please see ourEmploymentpage for more information.

Applying for an Individual Tax Number (ITN)
Students who are not eligible to apply for a Social Insurance Number, must apply for an Individual Tax Number. Please contact ISS for more information.

Tax Receipts
The following are the most common tax receipts for international students. Usually the deadline to receive these documents is the beginning of March.

  • T2202 – Tuition and enrolment certificate
  • Rent Statement/Receipt
  • T4 – Statement of Remuneration Paid (Employment)
  • T4A – Scholarships, Bursaries, Fellowships, or Research Grants
  • Medical Expenses

The information collected from students is for the sole purpose of filing income taxes with the CRA. This information will not be used for any other purpose other than the stated purpose.

Other Free Tax Clinics

If you do not qualify for filing taxes with the IIRSS Income tax Clinic, you may view the list of otherfree tax clinics.

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