Everything You Need for Tax Filing

Comprehensive document checklists tailored to your employment type and income sources. Select your category below to access your personalized document requirements.

Newcomer to Canada - Document Checklist

Documents to prepare before your tax appointment

Personal & Income Information
  • Date you arrived in Canada
  • Foreign income and foreign taxes paid
  • All T4 and other Canadian tax slips
  • Self-employment income and expenses (if applicable)
  • Form T2200 (Conditions of Employment) if you worked from home
  • Tuition Form T2202A (if you attended school)
  • Medical expenses (Jan-Dec)
  • Charitable and/or political donations
  • RRSP or Spousal RRSP contributions
  • Childcare or day-care receipts
  • Spousal support paid or received
  • Spouse's foreign income (if non-resident)
If You Trade Investments
  • T5008 (Securities Transactions) for capital gains/losses
  • Summary of interest paid to broker or credit line
Common Forms & Documents
  • Prior-year Notice of Assessment (NOA)
  • CRA correspondence or installment summaries
  • RRSP, donation, tuition, childcare, and medical receipts
  • Proof of foreign taxes paid or income earned abroad
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Student - Document Checklist

Documents to prepare before your tax appointment

Education & Income Information
  • T4 and other employment slips
  • T4A (scholarships or bursaries)
  • Tuition Form T2202A
  • Receipts for eligible medical expenses
  • RRSP or Spousal RRSP contributions
  • Rent or property tax receipts
  • Donation receipts
  • Childcare expenses
  • Spousal support records
  • Foreign income (if any)
If You Trade Investments
  • T5008 (Securities Transactions)
  • Broker interest summary
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Employed (Including Commission Income) - Document Checklist

Documents to prepare before your tax appointment

Employment Information
  • T4 slips from all employers
  • Form T2200 (Conditions of Employment) for work-from-home claims
  • List of employment expenses supported by T2200
  • Medical expense receipts (net of insurance)
  • RRSP and donation receipts
  • Rent or property tax details
  • Childcare or day-care receipts
  • Spousal support documents
  • Tuition Form T2202A (if applicable)
  • Foreign income records
If You Trade Investments
  • T5008 (Securities Transactions)
  • Broker or credit interest summary
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Self-Employed / Business Income - Document Checklist

Documents to prepare before your tax appointment

Income & Expenses
  • Annual sales summary or invoices
  • T4 slips (for other income)
  • Business expenses:
    • Materials, tools, equipment purchased
    • Contractor or subcontractor payments
    • Employee wages and benefits
    • Vehicle logs, fuel, repairs, insurance
    • Phone, internet, and office rent
    • Advertising, insurance, storage costs
  • RRSP, donation, medical, and childcare receipts
  • Foreign income (if applicable)
If You Trade Investments
  • T5008 (Securities Transactions)
  • Broker interest summary
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Rideshare Driver (Uber, Lyft, Taxi) - Document Checklist

Documents to prepare before your tax appointment

Business Income & Expenses
  • Annual earnings summary from Uber, Lyft, or taxi company
  • Any T4 employment slips
  • Vehicle and business expenses:
    • Vehicle purchase or lease documents
    • Uber/Lyft income and fee statement
    • Fuel, maintenance, and repair bills
    • Phone and internet bills
    • Vehicle insurance
  • GST/HST number and access code (if registered)
  • RRSP, donation, medical, and childcare receipts
  • Spousal support records
If You Trade Investments
  • T5008 (Securities Transactions)
  • Broker interest summary
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Rental Income - Document Checklist

Documents to prepare before your tax appointment

Property Information
  • Full address and ownership details
  • Statement of adjustment (for new purchases)
  • Total rent collected this year
  • Appliance purchases or capital improvements
  • Property expenses:
    • Property tax and insurance
    • Mortgage interest only
    • Repairs and maintenance
    • Real estate commissions and management fees
    • Condo fees (if applicable)
    • Utilities (if paid by landlord)
    • Advertising or travel expenses
If You Trade Investments
  • T5008 (Securities Transactions)
  • Broker interest summary
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Sale of Property (Residential or Commercial) - Document Checklist

Documents to prepare before your tax appointment

Property Sale Information
  • Statement of adjustment for purchase and sale
  • Financing or mortgage cost details
  • Renovation and improvement receipts
  • Real estate commission statement
  • Utilities paid while vacant
  • If rented part-year:
    • Rent collected
    • Property tax, insurance, and interest
    • Repairs, management fees, commissions
    • Condo fees and utilities
    • Advertising and travel expenses
    If You Trade Investments
    • T5008 (Securities Transactions)
    • Broker interest summary
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