The information on this page has been reviewed by International Student Advisors on July 04, 2024.
Transition and Settlement
Finances
Do I need to file taxes as an international student in Canada? (finances -taxes)
Generally speaking, if you have no income to report or were not asked by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) to file a tax return, you are not required to complete tax forms, but you may be still eligible for certain payments or credits. By filing a tax return, you may be eligible to receive a tax refund or future tax credits for:
- GST/HST credit (goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax)
- Tuition payment tax credit carry-forward for future use
- Canada Child Tax Benefit payments
- Provincial or territorial tax credits
Taxes are beyond the scope of International Student Advisors. If you have questions about how to file a tax return, please contact the (CRA) directly. During the tax season (February - April), our office will also organize information sessions by colloboarting with the CRA, so watch out for those sessions. You may also seek assistance from .