How to File Taxes in Canada for FREE | Wealthsimple Walkthrough Guide
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How to file income tax report in Canada during tax season, especially if you're a newcomer immigrant. Walkthrough for filing tax for the first time and filing a repeat tax return. We use Wealthsimple Tax to file income tax for free.
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Could you please clarify this:
My employer has already sent my T-4 to CRA, and Wealthsimple and other financial institutions have already sent the respective T-3 and T-5 to CRA, which means CRA already has all the information about my total income for 2023. Am I now supposed to download all the forms from CRA into Wealthsimple Tax and then reupload everything back to CRA through Wealthsimple's tax utility? Isn't a a lot of work and all forms going back and forth unnecessarily especially when CRA already has all the information? It would be awesome if you could throw some light on how this thing works.
I know a lot of hard work goes into creating such videos, so thank you so much for this video. 🙂
Thanks a lot for your guidance! I just finished my first tax return T1 as a student.
This is a wonderful video, very informative and pragmatic. Me and my wife have been hiring accountant every year to just file our simple T4 IT return. Thanks to the video, we did it ourselves this year and we are more than happy with the outcome! We even donated some money at the end for the basic service, and it is totally worth it. Thank you very much, God bless!
Thank you for such detailed information. I have one question whether the OSAP Grant is taxable and have to be reported and what about OSAP loan ?
Thank you so much! It's so helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing video. Just a quick question. Around May to June this year, I was on leave for work due to *Trades School*, I did not file/apply for Employment Insurance. Is it too late for me to apply for EI now and recieve what im owed for those 2 months?
Thank you so much 🙏👍 Great and informative video!
Glad it was helpful!
This video is really helpful
Amazing content! super helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
This was so helpful and simple to follow. Thank you Anna. :)
Glad you liked it!
Excellent video - I appreciate that you walked us through the Wealthsimple software.
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative 👏
I'm a sole-proprietor and am wondering, can you file your tax write off's using the wealthsimple tax as well? Is it easy to do?
Super like!! You saved my few hundred bucks moving forward.
Glad we could help
That's amazing video very helpful for me, Thank you .
Glad it was helpful!
Very Informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your informative and pragmatic video. I need the leank.
You are so welcome!
Oh my, Thank you so much. I just did it. wow, I can't believe how fast it was
Congrats!
Thanks for your wonderful explaination of Wealthsimple tax.
Glad it was helpful!
That was absolutely amazing, thank you so much for the time and effort you put in helping others grinding information to useful data. Your channel is amazing. I would like to see more about NGO,s in canada and how to engage in the field of helping others and service them
Glad it was helpful! Stay tuned for more!
Hello mam, regarding "Interest paid on Student loan", can I fill the interest paid on my canadian study loan taken from Indian bank? Please reply
hi i forgot to lock the medical expenses during filing. Is that okay? Thanks
Hi, I have filed the tax for the first time through Wealthsimple and I don't have a CRA account yet as it cannot be created without an assessed document from CRA. Can you kindly share how can I get NOA for the first time without CRA account? and how many days will it take?
I am an international student and it is my first time to file taxes. what should I do after I file the taxes claim via wealthsimple? mailing my RC151, T2202, rent receipt and T1 form to the tax centre?
How we do this for revenue Quebec?
I was on welfare and i has a job i dont know how i do that. Do i just add them up or do then seperate?
My netfile account is locked and I don't have CRA as it's my first time ? I tried calling and message but they said they cannot unlock as it's my first time.How to proceed manually ? With email and print? Any suggestions will be deeply appreciated
I have a t4 and my accountant has always done a t1 for my self employment income.
However, I don't see an area on my account to add this.
It's free only for the first two declarations (2 years). Third year you must pay $25+tax for each year. As for the tax return, it's definitely not going to get you the maximum, even for a very simple situation. Fortunately the govt will check it and give you the amounts you didn't ask for.
You guys did a great Job..
thank you.
I tried to file but it doesn’t go through? All the information is correct..i called cra but they said it’s not in their system
I'm going to earn money through this skill ... thanking you😊
I tried submitting it but it's asking me to choose a plan and pay at the end, how do I fix that?
Autofill feature is great to have. :)
Totally!
So now that canada doesnt provide the paper returns we are FORCED to use a secondary tax return company to file?
We have to use Wealthfile or whatever this company is called.
So rather than dealing directly with government we have to give a BUSINESS our SIN no?
To start up an account we need an ACCESS CODE. But I dont have an access code because ive not filed for 8 years.
So now what do i do?
Ivs spent ALL DAY on line today trying to get this done and ive not even completed 1 return... Let alone 8.
Does anyone know what i should do?
Thank you
Thank You for the very informative Video🙏🙏🙏.
By the way , do you have video on how to file Quebec tax return using simpletax?
Thank You and have a nice day......
How Come they did not respond to your question? They must be some losers.
I want to know about in this website we file alot of tax filling or not
The website now says it doesn't support Non-residents and deemed residents. Now how do I apply tax return here?
Hi👋Thank you for your time sharing helpful information!
Just one question. Do I need to file GST/HST and CAIP received amount in tax return? Thank you!
CAIP is a tax free payment.
GST/HST is for businesses or sole proprietors only.
You’re very welcome!
@@MakeThatChange Thank you! :) Could you please check one more question?
So, I received GST/HST and CAIP payments in 2023 and think, should I include them to T5007 form as Social Benefits? Thank you!
Can please you clarify what kind of GST/HST payments you've received?
@@MakeThatChange GST/HST credit payments are received quarterly ~125 CAD each - on July 5, 2023, October 5, 2023, January 5, 2024, and April 5, 2024. After filing tax return for 2022, payments were automatically scheduled for 2023.
I am not owning business.
Thank you so much for your time!
Understood, this is a payment meant to support low income families, so this amount is non-taxable. Check this out:
www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4210/gst-hst-credit.html#toc3
Thank you for this content. Well put out.
Few questions though,
1. Can we claim dental experience if it was paid through a medical insurance?
2. Which platform do you recommend, wealth simple or turbo tax?
3. Will there be a section to claim FHSA contributions for 2023 tax year?
where do you claim FHSA in this software?
Can International students open TFSA accounts?
Thanks, Anna and Anastasia! Your UA-cam channel is great! I am an international student here, and if you want to create some content for future/current international students, let me know :)
Thank you! What kind of student content would you like to see?
My understanding wealthsimple takes info you input and generate the appropriate forms to be submitted to the CRA. What are the usual forms used for the average single person with employment income?
How can i review after i filed my tax?
Thank you so much for the detailed video. I have a question, I’m am an international student, who is also working for a USA based company remotely as an independent contractor. I’m getting paid twice a month, to a Canadian Bank Account. Since I do not earn money from a Canadian job, do I still need to pay taxes?
Of course you need to pay taxes as long as you live in Canada and spend more than 3 months in the country
If first time fiking tax return cannot make or register to cra 😢
Hello! I would greatly appreciate your help. Could you clarify the meaning of the following instruction asked during CRA registration: 'Tax information - Enter line 15000 from your 2023 income tax and benefit return. If your 2023 return has not been filed and assessed, enter line 15000 from your 2022 return - enter dollars only.' Where can I find this information, considering I have T4 forms from two different employers?
Hello, thanks for your valuable video. I got a question though, What should I do if I worked in Ontario for 3 months and I moved Afterwards to Quebec, in which I have been working and living to this day. What should I do in this case, fill all the T4 for both provinces? Thank you
turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/how-to-determine-your-residency-status-for-tax-filing-purposes-16114
Mille merci pour créer cette vidéo... Personne explique comment le faire en ligne🙏
Au plaisir!
amazing
Is house rent included in those I can file? I am not seeing the option or category where I can put it. Thanks in advance!
Typically rent is not part of deductions. There are some cases, eg if you’re self employed or a landlord, where you can make some deductions. Please consult with a certified accountant to know what cases apply to you
Hi, so how do you upload receipts, for instance for medical expenses or travel?
You don’t need to upload them, but you are required to keep them for 5+ years in case CRA asks for it.
@@MakeThatChange Thanks!! One more thing, is there an option to put the deductions mentioned??
What do you mean?
Hello. Which pricing plan is safe to choose? If I choose the $0 plan is it still safe? Or is it better to pick the 40+ plan? Pls suggest.
Depends on your needs, 0$ offers no additional support - so it's up to you to decide what you want.
Hi, as an international student who just completed her studies can I also submit the T2022 details on the wealthsimple app as explained in the video?
yes!
Thank you
You're welcome!
Very nice but I was hoping to also see a demo on the Netfiling process and what to click.
Netfile submission is done through an integration and it’s straightforward, provided you have a CRA account
Hi please do video for international students for tax filing. Is the procedure same like it.
It’s exactly the same! You’ll just have to use mostly the Education forms to fill out and get tax credit for tuition, books, etc
very helpful video. One quest pls. I am a new immigrant with the date of entry in July 2023. Do I need to pay tax on the income that I earned before coming here (in my home country)? Look forward to hearing from you.
no you will not pay anything but declare it anyway
Can we file taxes of last 2 years?
First time CRA registration is the BIGGEST problem and no one is providing solution !!!
Hey just wanna ask you a question. My study visa has been approved and my school starts in September. Can i come to canada 2 months before school starts? Thank you
According to Canada.ca website you can arrive at any point, as long as you have the visa approved and all your travel documents valid
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare-arrival.html
@@MakeThatChange thank you!
Sorry, if i have $100 on my RBC High Interest eSavings ? What forms ,or column needed?
Carrying Charges & Interest Expenses, or Investm income?
Or different 😢 forms
Please check your relevant tax documents issued by RBC, they should be in your profile inbox or can be accessed on Documents.
@@MakeThatChange in my RBC Online bank no tax documents. But I need applied to refund taxes.
You should have received a T5 form from RBC - that’s where your interest income will go on tax return. If you haven’t, give them a call to get it
Hi Anastasia and Anna, and thanks for posting this valuable information. Quick question: If I move to Canada and couldn't find a job for a while (let's say 7 months), does this impact my eligibility to apply for the citizenship? Will these 7 months (no Income so no Tax) be counted within the "1095 days" the government mandates? Appreciate your response
You will file taxes even if you didn't have a job. And it doesn't influence your eligibility for citizenship
thank you
You're welcome
Hello, can you please advise how shall I submit my annual tax file if I lived in Canada only 15 days then moved back to home country? Currently, I am PR card holder. During my stay in Canada, I did not receive any governmental benefits, insurance and etc. We lived on Airbnb. Looking forward your precious advice. Thank you in advance!
You may be considered non-resident given your short stay. Consider filling out this form and getting a definite answer from CRA www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/nr73.html
Hi, I'm new immigrant, I don't have job here in Canada, any required forms I should fill in? a have a bit GIC interest, thanks for your video.
yes you're still required to declare your income, even if it's zero. Interest earned is also taxable. check this : www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/you-have-file-a-return.html
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Hey, I came to Canada in 2021 and have filed my taxes for 2021. This will be my 2nd time filing. Now for the question "Did you become a resident of Canada (immigrate) for income tax purposes in 2022?" , I should select "No" right ?
correct.
@@MakeThatChange Thanks :)
Hi, I recently filed for my wife and her son to come to Canada. Do we qualify to receive Tax credit for dependecy of the child even though they are not as yet in Canada?
You can only claim that for the year you family has lived in Canada.
I am a business partner. My income portion is 15% of the business' income. How does this affect my tax filing? I also have a t4 from my 9-5 job.
You have declare any income and expenses made for your business. Depending on what type of business it is( sole prop or corporation) the process for filing is different. I recommend hiring a professional accountant to help with that
It's my second time filing a tax, but now I am doing it without an accountant. I filed mine last March 10. How long will it take to get it reflected in my CRA Account?
Hello….have your tax refunded reflected yet?? I need answers it’s been 1 week since I filed and nothing yet
@@benjaminclement2785 I went to tax clinic instead to file my tax as when I called CRA they said they did not receive the one I submitted via Wealthsimple .
You said the deadline for fully employed individuals is April 30th every year and for self employed, it is May 15th. What about those who are a mix of both in a given calendar year?
April 30th then
@@MakeThatChange Also, I am in a peculiar situation in terms of my tax filing for 2022 which I wanna discuss privately with you. What are my options?
We wouldn't be comfortable giving you tax advice beyond this video, we suggest you find a certified accountant to discuss your situation
I took help from a person. He mistakenly mentioned my martial status. Although I am married he mentioned single. What can I do now?? Is it changeable?
www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/change-your-return.html
Can i include my phone bill and bus card monthly expense?
You cannot include your phone bills, unless you have a business and use it for business, which also needs to be reported. As for transportation - we’ve included that on the video, depending on the province you might be able to - please check out canada.ca and your provincial website for more info.
Could you please clarify this:
My employer has already sent my T-4 to CRA, and Wealthsimple and other financial institutions have already sent the respective T-3 and T-5 to CRA, which means CRA already has all the information about my total income for 2023. Am I now supposed to download all the forms from CRA into Wealthsimple Tax and then reupload everything back to CRA through Wealthsimple's tax utility? Isn't a a lot of work and all forms going back and forth unnecessarily especially when CRA already has all the information? It would be awesome if you could throw some light on how this thing works.
I know a lot of hard work goes into creating such videos, so thank you so much for this video. 🙂
Hi, yes you have to self-report on your tax using all the forms you have.
Hi, I finished to fill my taxes , I tried to submit it but it didn't work, kindly help?
What was the error message you received?
Hello, I am coming to Canada in May 2024 as an international student. Am I eligible for a tax file? If so, when?
Nope
where should i put my business expenses ?
www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/sole-proprietorships-partnerships/report-business-income-expenses/completing-form-t2125.html
while posting such informative video please avoid playing background music. it really irritates the listening and have to concentrate hard what the person is saying.
thank you for your feedback
I filed my taxes with Wealthsimple. I cant log into CRA. How do I log into CRA. I used sign-in partner as my Bank. But didnt work. says "The information you entered does not match our records". First time filing by myself.
You’ll need to call CRA and troubleshoot with them.
As far as I know first timer needed to send CRA by mail to record your information then you can use MyCRA for the next time you fill tax return
How do I get my CRA account for the first time because they ask for my previous tax for which I do not have. It is my first time.
Where are you asked about previous tax?
Creating a CRA account requires previous tax filing. But it is my first time filing tax and I want to do it myself.
You would have to mail in your own tax return if you want to do it yourself. Alternatively, you could hire a certified accountant to help you with that.
This is only because you’re filing for the first time.
Hello who is a tax resident and who is not a tax resident? Thank you!
If you live and work in Canada you are a tax resident.
If you spend less than 183 days and have no credit accounts in Canada ( eg lease, bank, etc) - you’re not a tax resident.
Please check out Canada.ca for a full definition as there are nuances to this.
It looked relatively simple enough.
It is!
I am a refugee claimant, what option should I select for the question:
Were you a Canadian Citizen for all of 2023?
Yes / No ?
Which one should I choose?
Please reply
You select NO, provided you do not have a Canadian passport
Thank you for replying,
I selected no, it stretches to 5 more questions where I said No considering my status but it ends up in RED.
I came in July 2023 and applied for refugee status, I am still a claimant. I wish there was this option to avoid confusion.
It says Non-resident, emigrant aren’t supported by wealthsimple
Please consult with a professional accountant on the best course of action. We’re not qualified to provide advice beyond this.
Hello, can I start the application, save it and come back later?
Yes
I'm an international student came in 2024 March.
Should I have to file a tax this year or not??
No. You will file next year for the year 2024
@@MakeThatChange Oh okay thank you
Hey , I see my unit number is not there on T4 but I want to add it on tax return - so it is possible ? I am filing for the first time .
You can ask your employer to prepare an amended slip ideally, with the unit number, but it might take time for them.
Overall, if you are completing your return online, you are asked to enter your home address during the process - make sure it's correct in your return - that's the most important part. Addresses can change throughout the year, so it's not too big of a deal if address on the T4 is not accurate, just make sure it's accurate on your return filing!
This is not tax advice - we recommend you call CRA to double check though!
@@MakeThatChange perfect as I heard CRA sends some code via post when u file for the first time so has to have the unit number .
@@arshS27 yes they do, they use the address from you last tax report, not from T4
@@MakeThatChange perfect thanks ; and what is the usual fee of getting done from CPA ?
Around $100, but also depends on your case. Try to find a reliable CPA with good reputation through references
Hy , I landed here on December, 2023 and I am unemployed . Do I need to file taxes ?
No, until you work atleast 6 month
What about car? Where can I put my car info
Please visit Canada.ca to get more info on your specific situation and whether your car can be deducted.
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"Did you become a resident of Canada (immigrate) for income tax purposes in 2023?" , I should select "Yes" right ?
January 2023 I am still under PGWP (student visa/work visa) but by Feb 2023 I became a Permanent resident. What should I answer?
Reply
They have this explained on CRA website abt the residency situation, you can check it
It says the information from tax filing doesn’t match in the cra
Make sure you have input all the T4 and other forms you have and have filled all the got boxes. If CRA confirmed things are good on their end, it must be the way you’re filling it out on your end. Consider reaching out to Wealthsimple support .
@@MakeThatChange everything’s correct as I checked it many many times
Consider trying a different software and request a refund from WS
It's not free at the end 😞
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hi, this video is very helpful. Im an international student came here in CA with my family last Aug 2023. Will me and husband will file tax return? Im also working part time and husband is full time.
Yes you’ll have to file income tax report. Even if you were in Canada for 2 days and even if you earned 0.
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the wealthtax application is asking for the charge
If you choose the basic option you can pay as much as you wish or 0
The music was very distracting
thank you for the feedback
Canada is insane.... where I am from if an employee you dont need to file any tax returns at all!
Do you have progressive tax system in your country? How do you know if the tax system owes you money by the end of the year and how much?