Slay your taxes
Learn about taxes and get answers to the top questions students have.
Time frame: 60 min
Audience: post-secondary students
Learning objectives for participants:
- understand taxes and filing income tax returns
- learn about contribution limits and non-taxable income
- find out about deductions and credits for students
Outline:
- why we pay taxes and where they go
- do you have to file
- benefits of filing taxes
- RRSP vs. TFSA
- non-taxable income
- deductions, credits and special rules for students
- answers to the top five questions students ask
- how to file an income tax return
- resources
- Q & A
Learning materials:
- Document Organizer worksheet
- When to File Your First Tax Return handout
- Slay your taxes presentation crossword puzzle
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) handout
- Resources for Canadian youth available on Canada.ca handout
Questions?
For 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:
- 8 weeks’ notice needed to setup a session.
- If more than five sessions are needed, please contact us directly.
For more information, visit setting up a financial literacy session.