taxes & benefits

Its recommended to take a Renter Insurance to safeguard your valuables and properties if the landlord don’t have covering for you and your family if worst hits (fire, flooding, burglary etc)

Some Resources That could help you

An Introduction to Renting in Canada

A guide to the rental process, providing tenants and landlords with an overview of their rights and responsibilities as well as handy worksheets, sample letters and helpful hints. Provincial and territorial contacts and fact sheets are also included.

For Renters

Whether you are a first-time renter or an experienced tenant, this section will help you look for and evaluate potential accommodations and understand your rights and responsibilities. Links to useful worksheets and sample letters are also included. 

FILING TAXES

Learn about Canadian Taxes
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Do you have to file a tax return?
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APPLYING FOR VARIOUS BENEFITS

When should you apply to receive benefits and credits?
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Alberta family employment tax credit, Child benefit & Climate rebate
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Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)

The Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18 and for more details, visit cra.gc.ca/benefits or call 1-800-387-1193 

GST/HST credit

The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset all or part of the GST or HST that they pay. It may also include payments from provincial programs.