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Learn about tax filing and benefits

There are many important reasons to stay up to date on filing your taxes. You might be eligible for a refund, which will give you a boost of income at tax time! Also, tax filing is often a necessary step to accessing income benefit programs from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. These benefit programs are often paid throughout the year, which will give another income boost to plan for.

The worksheets and tips in this section will help you learn more about tax filing, how to read your notice of assessment, and more information about benefits that may be relevant for your situation.

Some worksheet resources in this toolkit are available as fillable PDFs. Download and save the PDF to your computer and fill in your information. Please open with Adobe Acrobat Reader for full functionality.

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You may be eligible for a refund at tax time, but did you know there are also many government benefit programs that will help you access income throughout the year? This section will help you learn about some of the most common benefits available and how to access them. You can also access the Benefits wayfinder for even more detail.

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Take charge of your spending

Get tools and tips to make a budget and save for your goals.

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Start tackling your debt today

Reduce your stress by making a debt action plan and finding support.

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My Money in Canada

My money in Canada provides important information about Canada’s financial system and promotes positive money management habits to support you to succeed financially.

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Benefits wayfinder

The Benefits wayfinder can help you find benefits to raise your income and lower your expenses.

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Free RDSP Calculator for Canadians

The RDSP Calculator is a tool to help you assess the potential of opening and contributing to a Registered Disability Savings Plan.

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