Taxback will maximise your Canadian tax refund
- Are you a visitor to Canada on a working holiday or other temporary work visa?
- Or you have already left the country?
- If so, you could be due to claim your Canadian tax back
Get started here!
Our expert team will look after all the paperwork!
Average Canadian refund: CA$998
Who can claim Canadian tax refund?
You should apply for a tax rebate if you…
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Worked or studied in Canada
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Overpaid income tax, Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) or Employer Insurance (EI)
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Are due tax ‘back’ on expenses (such as medical bills, tuition fees and travel expenses)
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We offer a ‘no refund, no fee’ service. That means you have nothing to lose by checking how much you’re owed!
How it works
Register with Taxback and complete our short online questionnaire to receive your free refund estimation
Our Tax Team will review of your tax profile to ensure you claim every expense and credit you’re due
Missing your T4 or other payment documents? The Taxback team will help you track them down
We determine whether you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes in Canada to ensure you are filing correctly with the CRA
When your refund is ready, we will transfer your money to you anywhere in the world
Why apply with Taxback?
At Taxback, we have one simple goal: to help you file your taxes and claim your maximum Canadian tax refund.
Our average customer claims CA$998 in tax back.
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Your maximum legal tax refund guaranteed
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Your money transferred to you anywhere in the world
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You’ll enjoy peace of mind with a clean CRA tax record
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Got tax questions? Our Live Chat team are here to support you!
Canadian Tax Refund FAQs
The Canadian tax year runs from 1 January – 31 December and you have up to five years to claim a tax refund from Canada.
If you’re working in Canada this year, we can apply for your tax refund from March of next year. Register online today and send us your documents when you finish work so we can claim your tax back as soon as possible.
For refunds from the previous five years, we can claim your Canadian tax back now – so apply for your tax rebate today! For years prior to five years previous, please apply for your tax refund now and we will let you know if you meet the Tax Office’s requirements for a tax refund.
As soon as we have it, you’ll have it, because we contact you immediately when we receive your refund from the tax office to organise the easiest way to get it to you.
You can watch the step-by-step progress of your application on your online account. It’ll go something like this:
Once we get your documents it takes us just one working week to prepare your Canadian tax return. This involves:
- Receiving and checking the documents
- Estimating your refund
- Completing your forms
- Sending them to the tax office
Once at the Canadian Revenue Agency, your application takes between three and six months for the tax office to process, depending on how busy they are. But don’t worry – our tax team will keep chasing the tax office to see how your application is progressing.
As soon as the tax office sends us your refund we’ll contact you to sort out the best way to get your cash straight to you.
The total estimated time for your Canadian tax rebate is 3-6 months.
No upfront fee payment is required. Essentially, you never have to put your hand in your pocket as we only deduct our fee from the refund amount once it has been secured from the tax office.
For Canadian tax refunds we charge per tax year 12,5% + handling fee of the refund received subject to a minimum fee of CA$62,50 + handling fee.
If you require document retrieval services for your Canada tax refund, our fee for this is CA$20 + handling fee per document.
To file your Canadian tax return we’ll need either your T4 or your final payslip. The T4 is the official government form you’ll receive from your employer at the end of the tax year. It outlines your earnings and the amount of tax you paid. You should receive it by the end of February but if you don’t, it’s no problem – our document retrieval team can sort it out for you.
To claim your Canadian tax rebate we’ll need your Social Insurance Number. If you don’t have it, ask your employer or visa sponsor as they should have a record of your number. No luck? We may be able to get you an Individual Tax Number instead so contact us at canada@taxback.com to see what we can do for you.
Absolutely! We’ve been organising tax refunds for people working all over the world since 1996. We provide tax refunds for 16 different services.
Taxback will get you back as much overpaid Canadian tax as is legally possible. Exactly how much you will be entitled to claim depends on factors like:
- Your visa
- Your earnings
- How long you worked for
The average tax refund we get for our Canadian tax clients is CA$998.Try our FREE online tax refund calculator to see how much cash you could get back!
Thousands of people choose our service because:
- We get you the maximum legal refund
- Refund sent to your bank account anywhere in the world
- FREE online refund estimations
- All our Canadian tax returns are compliant with Canada’s tax laws
- Document retrieval service available
- 24/7 customer support
- Free phones, free fax, free online tax help with our Live Chat team!
- No language barriers – our services are available in: Bulgarian, Chinese, Chinese-Taiwanese, Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Ukrainian.
We know it’s easy to lose documents in the move back home or to not even receive them in the first place. That’s why we have a dedicated document retrieval team who deal with employers all over the world and can organise replacement documents for you.
You’ll find a declaration form authorising us to do this in your Canada TaxPack, or if you no longer have it, click here to download another one.
We can use either your final cumulative payslip or your T4 to claim back Canadian tax for you. Your final cumulative payslip is the payslip attached to your last pay cheque. It shows your year-to-date earnings and how much tax you’ve paid.
If you don’t have your final cumulative payslip or your T4, our document retrieval team can help get copies for you.
Yes. Every tax office in the world is set up to accept applications directly from taxpayers. However, if you do not have a strong understanding of your tax entitlements, it can be tricky to complete your taxes correctly. The tax system in Canada is very complex and filing their own tax return is a challenge that many Canadian citizens don’t even attempt themselves.
What’s more, if you have questions about your tax return, it can be difficult to communicate directly with the tax office. That’s why it’s a good idea to file with Taxback! We’ll answer any tax questions you have and help you claim your maximum Canadian tax refund.
No, but we do guarantee to get you the most money back that we legally can.
Our estimate is based on your documents and our experience in filing thousands of tax returns every week since 1996. Naturally, the Canadian tax authority has the final decision in your tax refund based on their systems and tax codes.
When our tax technicians prepare and file your return, they check for any allowances or benefits you could get and ensure we apply for the maximum rebate possible.
Tax rates by Province
Each province in Canada has different tax laws. Choose your province to see useful tax information about where you live.
AB Alberta
BC British Columbia
MB Manitoba
NB New Brunswick
NL Newfoundland and Labrador
NT Northwest Territories
NS Nova Scotia
NU Nunavut
ON Ontario
PE Prince Edward Island
QC Quebec
SK Saskatchewan
YT Yukon
Alberta
Tax brackets for Alberta
Tax rate Income earned
| 10% | CA$0 – CA$142,292 |
| 12% | CA$142,293 – CA$170,751 |
| 13% | CA$170,752 – CA$227,668 |
| 14% | CA$227,669 – CA$341,502 |
| 15% | Over CA$341,503 |
Alberta Tax Credits, Deductions and Rebates
Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit
The Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit programme is designed to help working families provide for their children. There is no need to apply separately to get payments under this scheme. The information from your Canada Child Benefits application will be used to determine your eligibility for the credit.
Alberta Child Health Benefit
Children of families with limited income get free eyeglasses, prescriptions and dental visits.
British Columbia
Tax brackets for British Columbia
Tax rate Income earned
| 5.06% | The first CA$45,654 of taxable income |
| 7.7% | CA$45,654.01 to CA$91,310 |
| 10.5% | CA$91,310.01 to CA$104,835 |
| 12.29% | CA$104,835.01 to CA$127,299 |
| 14.70% | CA$127,299.01 to CA$172,602 |
| 16.80% | CA$172,602.01 to CA$240,716 |
| 20.50% | Over CA$240 |
British Columbia tax credits, deductions and rebates
British Columbia Family Bonus
This benefit is combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into a single monthly payment.
Low Income Climate Action Tax Credit
This deduction helps low income individuals and families offset the carbon tax they pay. Eligible people receive their payments four times a year, as part of their GST Credit payment.
BC HST Credit
This is a non-taxable, refundable payment to help low-income individuals and families offset the sales tax they pay. This payment is also combined with the GST Credit payment.
British Columbia Home Owner Grant
This grant helps reduce the amount of residential property tax homeowners have to pay.
British Columbia First Time Home Buyers’ Program
This program was introduced to help residents buy their first home.
British Columbia (BC) Children’s Fitness Tax Credit and the BC Children’s Arts Tax Credit
Each of these credits allows for a maximum of CA$500 and an additional CA$500 if the child has a disability.
Taxpayers can apply the credits on their BC tax AND on their federal tax.
British Columbia Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit
This is designed for senior citizens aged 65 and over who own or rent their home, and for those who share a home with a relative who is a senior citizen.
Medical expenses
No expense limit for other dependants.
Manitoba
Tax brackets for Manitoba
Tax rate Income earned
| 10.80% | CA$0 – CA$36,842 |
| 12.75% | CA$36,843 – CA$79,625 |
| 17.40% | Over CA$79,626 |
Manitoba tax credits, deductions and rebates
Manitoba Child Benefit
Those benefits are in addition to the Canada Child Tax Benefit.
Tuition Free Income Tax Rebate
This rebate provides post-secondary education graduates with a 60% rebate on eligible tuition fees once they begin working and paying taxes. In addition, Manitoba post-secondary students may be eligible to receive a 5% tax credit advance on their tuition fees while they are still in school.,
Nutrient Management Tax Credit
It compensates for 10% of eligible farming expenses like solid-liquid separation systems, manure composting facilities, storage tanks, etc.
New Brunswick
Tax brackets for New Brunswick
Tax rate Taxable income
| 9.40% | CA$0 – CA$47,715 |
| 14.00% | CA$47,716 – CA$95,431 |
| 16.00% | CA$95,432 – CA$176,756 |
| 19.50% | Over CA$176,757 |
Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax brackets for the Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax rate Income earned
| 8.70% | CA$0 – CA$41,457 |
| 14.50% | CA$41,458 – CA$82,913 |
| 15.80% | CA$82,914 – CA$148,027 |
| 17.80% | CA$148,028 – CA$207,239 |
| 19.80% | CA$207,240 – CA$264,750 |
| 20.80% | CA$264,751 – CA$529,500 |
| 21.30% | CA$529,501 – CA$1,059,000 |
| 21.80% | Over CA$1,059,001 |
Northwest Territories
Tax brackets for the Northwest Territories
Tax rate Income earned
| 5.90% | CA$0 – CA$48,326 |
| 8.60% | CA$48,327 – CA$96,655 |
| 12.20% | CA$96,656 – CA$157,139 |
| 14.05% | Over CA$157,140 |
Northwest Territories tax credits, deductions and rebates
Northwest Territories Child Benefit
The Northwest Territories Child Benefit is included with the monthly federal Canada Child Tax Benefit into one payment.
The Cost of Living Tax Credit depends on adjusted net income and is not just for low income individuals.
The Cost of Living Supplement can be claimed by either eligible spouse.
Nova Scotia
Tax brackets for Nova Scotia
Tax rate Income earned
| 8.79% | CA$0 – CA$29,590 |
| 14.95% | CA$29,591 – CA$59,180 |
| 16.67% | CA$59,181 – CA$93,000 |
| 17.50% | CA$93,001 – CA$150,000 |
| 21.00% | Over CA$150,001 |
Nova Scotia tax credits, deductions and rebates
Nova Scotia Child Benefit
The payments are combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into one monthly payment.
Sport & Recreational Expenses for Children Tax Credit / Healthy Living Tax credit
These tax credits provide an allowable tax credit of up to CA$500 per child to help with the cost of registering children and youth in sports or recreation activities.
Affordable Living Tax Credit (NSALTC)
Low-income residents may benefit from programs like the affordable living tax credit and the tax refund for senior citizens receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
Nova Scotia Provincial Tax Commission Program
This scheme administers several rebate programs for the provincial portion of the HST for people with disabilities, first-time homebuyers, and the purchase of computers, etc.
Nunavut
Tax brackets for Nunavut
Tax rate Income earned
| 4% | CA$0 – CA$50,877 |
| 7% | CA$50,878 – CA$101,754 |
| 9% | CA$101,755 – CA$165,429 |
| 11.50% | Over CA$165,430 |
Nunavut tax credits, deductions and rebates:
Nunavut Child Benefit
This benefit is combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into one monthly payment.
Nunavut Household Allowance
This allowance provides CA$400 per household per month to offset the high cost of fuel and energy. It is available to eligible employees who do not already receive a subsidy.
The Fuel Tax Rebate offers several programs, some for individuals and others for businesses.
Nunavut Housing Corporation
This offers several programs to help residents become homeowners, as well as incentives for home repair, renovation and maintenance, including seniors and persons with a disability.
Ontario
Tax brackets for Ontario
Tax rate Income earned
| 5.05% | CA$0 – CA$49,231 |
| 9.15% | CA$49,232 – CA$98,463 |
| 11.16% | CA$98,464 – CA$150,000 |
| 12.16% | CA$150,001 – CA$220,000 |
Ontario tax credits, deductions and rebates
Ontario Child Benefit
This offers financial support for low-income families. If you are eligible, it will be combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into one monthly payment. In addition, eligible families may receive financial help for rent or medication.
Trillium Drug Program
This program is designed to help with the cost of prescription drugs.
Ontario Sales Tax Credit
This credit provides relief on the sales tax they pay on goods and services.
Land Transfer Tax Refund for First-time homebuyers
This refund covers all or part of the tax.
Ontario Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit
This tax credit is designed for seniors 65 and over who own or rent their home, and for those who share a home with a relative who is a senior. Please note that if an eligible expense also qualifies as a medical expense, it can be claimed for both the renovation tax credit and as a medical expense.
Ontario Trillum Benefit
Since July 2012, the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) combines the following credits into one monthly payment: the Ontario Sales Tax Credit, the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, and the Northern Ontario Energy Credit.
Prince Edward Island
Tax brackets for Prince Edward Island
Tax rate Income earned
| 9.80% | CA$0 – CA$31,984 |
| 13.80% | CA$31,985 – CA$63,969 |
| 16.70% | Over CA$63,970 |
Prince Edward Island (PEI) tax credits, deductions and rebates
Owner-occupied Residential Tax Credit
This credit was introduced to ensure that owner-occupying property owners are not impacted negatively by increases in property taxes.
Seniors’ Home Repair Program
The Seniors’ Home Repair Program helps with repairs that are essential to maintain the structure of the building and maintain the senior citizen’s health and safety.
Specialised Labour Tax Credit
This relief gives skilled workers a 17% tax rebate for accepting employment in PEI.
Prince Edward Island Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit
This refundable tax credit gives volunteer firefighters CA$500
Quebec
Tax brackets for Québec
Tax rate Income earned
| 15.00% | CA$0 – CA$49,275 |
| 20.00% | CA$49,276 – CA$98,540 |
| 24.00% | CA$98,541 – CA$119,910 |
| 25.75% | Over CA$119,911 |
Québec tax credits, deductions and rebates
Québec Solidarity tax credit
Since July 2011, this monthly amount is deposited directly into eligible taxpayers’ bank account but you must apply for this credit in order to receive it. This single amount has replaced the following tax credits: the QST credit, the credit for individuals living in northern villages and the property tax refund.
Child Assistance payment
If your child is born in Québec, you do not have to apply to receive the payments; simply register the birth of your child. This payment is separate from the Canada Child Tax Benefit. Neither benefit is taxable.
Québec Parental Insurance Plan
The QPIP is set up to pay benefits to all eligible workers – salaried and/or self-employed – taking maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave or adoption leave.
Tax Credit for Child-Care Expenses
This credit is intended for families to help cover eligible childcare expenses.
Home-Support Services Tax Credit
The Tax Credit for Home-Support Services for senior citizens makes it easier for senior citizens to stay in their home.
Shelter Allowance Program
This helps low-income senior citizens and families pay their rent.
Québec tax deduction for workers
This tax deduction equals 6% of your eligible work income up to a maximum amount.
The Tax Credit for Workers aged 65 or Older
This is a non-refundable credit available to residents of Québec whose eligible work income earned after they turn 65 is over CA$5,000.
Independent Living Tax Credit for Seniors
This is a refundable tax credit designed to compensate senior citizens or their spouses for expenses over CA$500 for eligible equipment or fixtures and for expenses related to stays in a functional rehabilitation transition unit
The Drive Electric Program
Since January 2012, this scheme offers a purchase or lease rebate of up to CA$8,000 for electric and hybrid vehicles. The program replaces the tax credit that was being offered from 2009 to 2011.
Saskatchewan
Tax brackets for Saskatchewan
Tax rate Income earned
| 10.50% | CA$0 – CA$49,720 |
| 12.50% | CA$49,721 – CA$142,058 |
| 14.50% | Over CA$142,059 |
Saskatchewan tax credits, deductions and rebates
Active Families Benefit
This benefit helps families with the costs of their children’s participation in cultural, recreational and sports activities.
Saskatchewan Employment Supplement
This payment helps low-income families. The amount depends on the number of children, their age and the household income.
Graduate Retention Program
This program provides a rebate of up to CA$20,000 on tuition fees for graduates to live in Saskatchewan and file a tax return in that province. Unused credits can be deducted as part of the Graduate Tuition Refund.
Saskatchewan low-income tax credit
This refundable credit is designed to reduce the taxes of low-income residents.
First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit
This is a non-refundable credit of up to CA$1,100 for eligible taxpayers who bought qualifying homes after 31 December, 2011.
Saskatchewan Active Families Benefit
This benefit can now be claimed for children 18 years or younger on the last day of the year, as opposed to children just 6-14 years of age.
Yukon
Tax rate Income earned
| 6.40% | CA$0 – CA$53,359 |
| 9.00% | CA$53,360 – CA$106,717 |
| 10.90% | CA$106,718 – CA$165,430 |
| 12.93% | CA$165,431 – CA$235,675 |
| 12.80% | CA$235,676 – CA$499,999 |
| 15.00% | Over CA$500,000 |
Yukon tax credits, deductions and rebates
Yukon Child Benefit
Low Income Family Tax Credit
The average Canadian tax refund is CA$998
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