Make tax your hero
Learn how taxes work and about filing your tax return.
Time frame: 60 min
LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS:
- understand why there are taxes, how the Canadian tax setting-up-a-financial-literacy-sessionsystem works, and what taxes are used for
- who should file a tax return and the many government assistance/benefits gained from filing a tax return
- the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction
- learn how to file a tax return and what happens once filed.
- resources, such as free tax clinics, which are available to assist in filing a tax return
OUTLINE:
- overview of the Canadian Income Tax System
- why we pay taxes
- tax deductions vs. tax credits
- preparing & filing a tax return
- where to get help
- making plans for your refund/benefits
- resources
- Q & A
QUESTIONS?
For answers to your questions, please email us.
Proudly sponsored by Canada Life, our National Development Sponsor.
WANT A SESSION IN YOUR AREA?
We will provide a CPA volunteer to lead the session with a prepared presentation, activities, handouts and worksheets. Note: If more than one session is needed, please fill out a second form and submit.
Request guidelines:
- 12 weeks’ notice needed to setup a session.
- Requests must be submitted by the request deadline.
- If more than five sessions are needed, please contact us directly.
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