Information for Newcomers to Canada

Canada Revenue AgencyOnline Resources for Newcomers

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CRA Online

CRA is committed to providing Canadians with the information & tools they need to understand &

meet their taxation obligations.

This is an overview of the tools available that are most helpful for newcomers

For more information, visit: www.cra.gc.ca

Note: All information is available in English & French

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CRA Webpage for Newcomers

www.cra.gc.ca/newcomers/ All newcomers-related information on one

page• Are you a newcomer to Canada?• Do you have to file a tax return?• What income must you report?• Common types of income for newcomers• Common benefits & credits for newcomers• Are you an international student studying in

Canada? Plus links to the videos for newcomers

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Video Gallery

www.cra.gc.ca/videogallery Online videos & recorded webinars by CRA

on various topics• Can be viewed online or downloaded in

several formats for offline viewing • Transcript of video is available with reference

links• Updated as needed so content is always

current Of particular interest to newcomers:

• Video series - Newcomers to Canada and the Canadian Tax System

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CRA YouTube Channel

Watch the “Newcomers to Canada and the Canadian Tax System

” video series via YouTube

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E-services

My Account Track your refund View or change your return Check your benefit & credit payments And so much more…NETFILE File your personal income tax

electronically Free* software available for many

platforms including mobile devices (*some conditions may apply)

My Payment Use Interac® to make a payment online

NETFILE

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Newcomers and Income Tax

Information pamphlet is also available: T4055 Newcomers to Canada

Available to view online: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4055/in HTML and PDF format

Paper copies can be ordered • Online:

www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cgi-bin/puborder.cgi?lang=en• By telephone: 1-800-959-8281

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Learning About Taxes

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/dctrs/lrn-tx/menu-eng.html

Learning about Taxes is an online, independent, self-paced learning unit which: introduces you to Canada's tax system; & teaches you how to prepare a basic income tax

and benefit return

CRA also provides two educator-led courses. For more information visit: www.cra.gc.ca/educators

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Need help?

Find the information you need at:www.cra.gc.ca

It’s a fast, easy & reliable way to understand your tax obligations.

or

Call the toll-free number for Individual income tax enquiries:

1-800-959-8281

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