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Top 10 Income Tax Saving Tips

Top 10 Tax Tips
  1. Reduce taxable income with a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). RRSPs can be eligible for a tax deduction in the amount of the annual contribution. Up to 18% of earned income to a maximum of $23,820 can be added in 2013. The deadline for contributions that can be claimed as a 2013 RRSP deduction is Saturday, March 1, 2014. As March 1 falls on a Saturday, this deadline will automatically be extended until Monday, March 3.
  2. Build wealth with a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). TFSAs allow you to make up to a $5,500 annual contribution. Income earned in the TFSA is non-taxable, so maximize the amount of tax free growth.
  3. Contribute to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Help your child or grandchild save for post-secondary education. Contributions are not tax deductible and they are not taxable when withdrawn.
  4. Compile all Tuition Fee and Education Credits. If you don’t need these deductions you can transfer up to $5,000 (indexed at $6,620 in Ontario) to parents who would welcome your generosity.
  5. Weigh the benefits of withdrawing from an RRSP to purchase a home. Individuals may withdraw up to $25,000 from their RRSP. Withdrawn amounts are repayable in equal annual sums over 15 years.
  6. Capitalize on family if you are a small business owner: Hire family members for legitimate work opportunities and write off the costs of their salaries.
  7. Income splitting. If you earn more than your spouse you could reduce your family’s combined tax bill by paying your spouse’s expenses, freeing up money that can then be used for investment purposes.
  8. Minimize overall tax liability of medical expenses. You can distribute the medical expenses claimed on behalf of each other to be advantageous for the lower-income spouse to claim allowable medical expenses.
  9. Take advantage of all eligible credits. The Public Transit Pass Credit; and both the Children’s Fitness and Arts Credits are all ones sometimes forgotten.
  10. Maximize charitable donations credits. Consider combining both donations if they total more than $200.

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个人报税服务-留学生报/退税解析

tax-return-for-student​留学生报/退税解析

到加拿大留学的学生中,大部分对退税这一概念一无所知,或即使知道留学生可以申请政府退税,也因为种种原因未能实际提出申请获得退税,最后平白将自己应得的退税款捐献给了政府。

一、留学生退税的相关规定

海外留学生在加拿大基本没有收入或收入较少,也不需要向加拿大政府缴纳税金,可以说他们属于很少或完全不接触加拿大税务的人群。在这样的背景下,留学生极容易忽略加拿大政府关于学费可以抵扣税额或获得税款的规定。

留学生在加拿大留学一年,一般可以获得500加元的政府退税。如果留学生完全没有收入,则这笔退税将直接返还,如果留学生在加拿大有一定收入,则可以将这笔退税抵扣自己所需缴纳的税金。学费的税金抵扣可以累积,最长可达5年,5年内留学生未抵扣的税额可以一次性抵扣自己当前需要缴纳的税金。
除了学费可以退税外,留学生在加拿大租房的房屋租金和货劳税(GST)也是可以退税的,但这些退税额不可以累积,留学生必须在当年申请税款返还或抵扣。

二、留学生退税的渠道

加拿大政府从2004年开始,不再对没有工作的海外留学生发放社会保险号码(Social Insurance Number,简称SIN),这就导致很多留学生不清楚自己应通过何种渠道申请退税。

实际上,针对留学生没有工卡的情况,加拿大政府专门进行了特殊的规定,无论留学生是否有社会保险号码,都可以享有与加拿大居民相当的税务待遇,承认其享受基本的货劳税(GST)、学费、住房租金等抵扣税额。

在申报方式上,没有社会保险号码的留学生只要将自己的退税申请以表格的方式寄送给特别税务机构即可。

三、留学生退税事项

1.消费税补贴

一般来说,当你报完税后,政府就会从随后的七月份开始,每三个月给你补贴一笔GST,一年可以拿到二、三百元。没有收入的成年人,每人每年最多可得 $ 242 以上。

国际留学生享受同加拿大本国学生及移民学生一样的退税待遇。这是很多新来的学生所不知道的。

2.住房补贴 

符合报税条件的安省居民(含国际留学生),如果支付了房租,可以得到一些补偿。如果要申请该项补贴,须提供:居住地址、住了几个月、交了多少房租、房东姓名(或房产公司名称)。如果在这一年中,住过不同的地方,每个地方都要填写。
报税时,不必提供房租收据。但是,报完税之后,甚至是在退给你钱以后,政府可能要求你提供收据。如果你拿不出收据或足够证据,政府会要求你把多给你的钱退回,并加收利息。

3.学费的申报 

学费在报税中所起的是抵减收入,从而达到少交税的目的。如果你在报税年度没有收入,那么学费就不起作用。可是你报了学费,以后一旦你有了收入而需要交税时,学费就会帮助你多退税。如果你在报税时忘记了申报学费,无论过了多久,你都可以补报。

四、留学生报税时常见问题 

1.留学生到底用不用报税? 

只要在加拿大居住超过183天的人都需要报税(无论有无收入)。收入超过一定限额的人需要纳税,低收入和没有收入的人能得到退税。留学生一般在加拿大居住都会超过183天,所以一定要报税,由于没有收入,一定会得到退税。

2. 没有SIN卡(工卡)或SIN卡已经失效的学生能不能得到退税? 

可以。我们每年都为很多没有SIN卡的学生拿到了应得的退税。我们会为这种情况的学生向税务局做特别说明。并亲自将说明同当年的报税表一同交给税务局工作人员。SIN卡已经失效的学生也可得到合理退税。报税时请带上SIN卡

3. 如果已经来了好几年了,以前年度没有报税,现在想报税该怎么办? 

我们会替你写信给CCRA做相关说明,将以前应该得到的退税全部要回来。

4. 报税之后多长时间能拿到退税? 

多数学生能得到的退税有两种:1、安省住房补贴和消费退税(一次性全部退下来)2、GST(分4个季度,每个季度退1/4) 有SIN卡的学生一般1个月左右可以得到安省的退税,没有SIN卡的学生则可能会超过3个月才能退下来。

5. 学生报税要带什么资料? 

没有收入的学生要带上

(1)、SIN卡(没有SIN卡要带STUDY PERMIT即学生纸)

(2)、住址、邮编、房东姓名、房租收据(有就带上)

(3)、学费收据T2202A(有就带上)
有收入的学生要带上收入凭据,如:T4、T4A、T3、T5以及奖学金等单据。

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INCOME TAX: A guide for international students

Income Tax FAQs for International Students

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Did you know that ALL domestic and international students MUST file their tax return annually with the Canadian Government to receive eligible refunds and credits (GST/HST, OTB, tuition and education)?

I arrived in Canada prior to this tax year but I have never filed a tax return before.

Students who are filing a tax return for the first time must mail their tax return to the International Tax Office in Ottawa. A separate return for each year in Canada must be completed, and all forms must be printed and mailed to the International Tax Office.

Subsequent year returns may be submitted through E-file. You must include one world income statement reporting your income from Canadian sources from January 1 of the first year you arrived in Canada to the date you arrived in Canada. This amount for most international students is $0.

For more information about reporting income tax for your first year in Canada, please contact  Ottawa Tax Services powered by AccXpert at TaxServices@accxpert.com or call/text: 613-600-6988.

 Do I need to file a tax return if I arrived in Canada in late December?

Yes you still need to file a tax return. I.e, if you have arrived in Canada before January 1st of current year; then you may file an income tax return.

What documents and information are required for income tax return?

In order to file your tax return, you will need all the applicable documents that are listed below:

  • T4 Slip: You would receive this slip if you have been working in Canada as an employee. Your employer is required to send you the T4 Slip on or before the last day of February following the calender year to which the slips apply.
  • T4A Slip: This is only applicable to those who received a scholarship, fellowship, or grant. In addition, someone may work part-time as a contractor, the owner may issue a T4A slip before the last day of February following the calender year.
  • T5 Slip:  identifies the various types of investment income. If you have earned interest on your bank account, you would receive the slip by mail.
  • Offical tax receipts for donations and charity.
  • T2202A Statement: You will receive or download from your school account for T2202A Statement, if you have paid for tuition and textbooks.
  • Health Insurance Premiums: This includes Foreign Health Insurance fees.
  • Monthly Transit Pass
  • Other Medical/Dental expenses that you paid
  • Donations to registered charities and organizations: Official tax receipts are required.

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