AS A STUDENT OR PGWP HOLDER IN CANADA, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR

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If you're an international student working part-time on your SIN, you're likely eligible for a T4 refund.

• When you work any job in Canada, your employer deducts income tax from your paycheck
   
• At the end of the year, you receive a T4 slip showing how much income you earned and how much tax was taken
   
• If you earned under $15,000–$20,000, you likely overpaid tax
   
• We file your tax return and claim that refund from CRA — no hassle
   
• Most students get $400 to $2,200 back, depending on income, tuition, and rent

✅ Ontario (ON)Up to $709 (OTB)~$560/year (⚠️ Cancelled after Apr 2, 2025)

✅ British Columbia (BC)$400 Renters Credit~$447/year (BC Climate Action Credit)

✅ Manitoba (MB)Up to $700 (EPTC)~$300/year (Climate Credit)

Alberta (AB) None~$300/year (Federal Climate Rebate)

Saskatchewan (SK) None~$300/year

New Brunswick (NB) None~$300/year

Nova Scotia (NS) None~$300/year

Prince Edward Island (PE)None~$300/year

Newfoundland & Labrador (NL)None~$300/year

Yukon, NWT, Nunavut NoneNo carbon tax → No climate rebate  

• Ontario, BC, and Manitoba are the only provinces with actual rent credits
   
• Climate rebates (carbon tax) are federal, except in BC
   
• Ontario’s climate rebate was cancelled April 2, 2025
   

The GST/HST credit is a tax-free payment students can receive every 3 months, just for living in Canada — even if you didn’t work.

✅ It’s available in all provinces and territories
💰 You can get up to $502/year based on your income and family size
📅 Payments are made in July, October, January, and April

You must file your taxes to receive it — even if your income is $0

If you paid for college or university in Canada, you can claim the tuition tax credit — even if you didn’t work.

✅ Available to students in all provinces
💰 You can claim 15% of eligible tuition fees as a non-refundable credit
🔁 Unused tuition credits can be carried forward or transferred to a parent, grandparent, or spouse

Example: $5,000 tuition = $750 tax credit
You must have a valid T2202 slip from your school to claim it.

Even small amounts can help lower your taxes — if you claim them right.

✅ If you spent over $2,635 or 3% of your income, you can claim the rest
✅ Includes dental, prescriptions, eye care, and more
💰 You get 15% back on eligible medical expenses above that threshold

Example: $3,500 in medical → Claim ~$865 → Refund +$130
 

✅ First $200 = 15% credit
✅ Above $200 = 29% or 33% (if income is high)
💰 Combine donations with your spouse for bigger credit

Example: $500 donation → Claim = $113–$135 in credits
 

📄 Make sure to keep your receipts — you don’t submit them to CRA, but they may ask later.

Yes — you can still claim the spousal amount even if your spouse doesn’t live in Canada.

• If your spouse had little to no income in 2024 (under ~$14,398), you may qualify
   
• You must be supporting them financially
   
• You’ll need to report their worldwide income (even if it's earned outside Canada)
   
• You must also provide proof (bank transfers, WhatsApp messages, etc.) if CRA asks
   

💰 The spousal amount gives you a non-refundable credit worth ~$2,350 — reducing your tax bill directly

If you financially supported someone in 2024, you may be able to claim them as a dependent — even if they’re not your child.

You may claim a credit for:

• 👩‍👩‍👧 Your mother or father (even if outside Canada)
   
• 👶 Your son or daughter (under 18 or with a disability)
   
• 👴 Your grandparents
   
• 👬 Your brother, sister, uncle, aunt, or any relative you support
   
• Must be dependent on you for food, shelter, or money
   

• Up to $2,350–$7,500 in non-refundable credits
   
• May include the Canada Caregiver Amount if they’re ill or elderly
   
• You’ll reduce the tax you owe — increasing your refund
   

• Their net income (must be low or zero)
   
• Proof that you sent them money or supported them
   
• CRA may ask for bank transfers or ID if they live outside Canada
   

💡 Even if they don’t live with you, they may still qualify.