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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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Stay Connected
To receive updates when new information is added to our Website, you can:
Follow the CRA on Twitter - @CanRevAgency
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Questions/Comments?
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