At Saitsa, we know the burden that tax season can place on students’ shoulders, which is why we’ve partnered with the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). The CVITP provides students and the immediate community with a FREE service to have their taxes done by dedicated student-volunteers who have received CRA training in this program.
The basics typically are:
Some additional information can include:
You are eligible to use the Saitsa Tax Program if you:
I didn’t receive a T4 from my employer, can I still file my taxes?
You can find all your information on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website. Create an account and you will be able to locate all the information associated with your SIN or ITN.
If I am filing with a spouse or common-law partner, can I file for the both of us?
For us to process the return, we will need both partners present at the clinic.
Can I book an appointment to come in to have my taxes done?
No, we are only taking walk-ins on a first-come-first serve basis. The whole process, from start to finish, will likely take between 25-45 minutes if you’d like to prepare for coming into the Tax Clinic.
Why do I need the prior year’s notice of assessment?
If you filed taxes for 2018, this gives the Saitsa CVITP volunteers the most up to date information relating to you for the previous year file. We need this to look for RRSP contributions or anything that carries forward into future years.
Can I claim my transit expenses if I have the U-Pass?
No, this was unfortunately eliminated effective June 2017.
What if I didn’t work and don’t have a T4?
You should still file as you will have your T2202A for tuition credits. This doesn’t guarantee a return, but you should still file taxes.
Can I claim my textbooks as an expense?
No, this was also unfortunately eliminated in 2017.
I paid tuition this year, does this affect my taxes?
Yes, this reduces the amount of taxes you will need to pay. Your tuition will show on your T2202A which you can find in your My Student account on MySait.
Looking for more information on taxes? Check out the resources below!
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