Tax Filing

THE DSU TAX CLINIC IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2025!

CHECK OUT THESE SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOU WITH YOUR TAXES

At the free tax clinic, student volunteers will assist with tax preparation, tax advice, and assistance with filing simple taxes. Volunteers will also be available to answer questions about the tax system and provide support and guidance throughout the process.

The tax clinic is by appointment only! Book an appointment through the form below!

Please bring:

• valid government issued photo ID
• Social Insurance number (or Individual Tax Number),
• all necessary tax documents (such as T4 if you were employed, T2202A if you had classes in 2022)
• and any other relevant financial information.

If you have any questions about the free tax clinic, please contact us at taxclinic@thedsu.ca

The DSU Tax Clinic CAN file taxes for:

• Modest employment income
• Pension
• Benefits, such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social insurance
• Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSPs)
• Interest (under $1000)

The DSU Tax Clinic CAN NOT file taxes for:

• Self-employment income or employment expenses
• Business income and expenses
• Rental income and expenses
• Interest income over $1000
• Capital Gains or losses
• Bankruptcy in tax year or the year before (if the return has not yet been filed)
• Deceased person
• Foreign property (T1135)
• Foreign Income

See here if you are eligible for the DSU Tax Clinic!

• ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Unfortunately, We cannot file a Tax return for you if:

☐ Your Income is greater than: $35,000 for Individual, $45,000 for Couples, +$2,500 each dependent.

☐ You are self-employed (including independent contractors, Uber, Doordash etc – Box 20/48 on a T4A)

☐ You have a rental income, capital gains, or interest income greater than $1,000

☐ You are filing for: Bankruptcy, or a deceased person

☐ You have foreign investment property worth more than $100,000 or foreign income Note: Your Foreign Tax return must be done prior to arriving at Tax Clinic

• REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

☐ Proof of identity – Government issued Valid Photo ID

☐ Personal Information – Social Insurance number (SIN) or Individual Tax Number (ITN) – Prior Year tax returns/ Notice of Assessment (if not filling for the first time)

• COMMON ITEMS TO CARRY:

☐ T2202; Tuition Slip (for Students)

☐ T4; Employment Slip

☐ T4A; Scholarships/ Pension statement

☐ Rent Receipts – Either letters from landlord or cheque copies

☐ T4E; Employment Insurance claims

• ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

☐ Medical Expenses – only expenses paid out of pocket and not reimbursed by insurance

☐ RRSP Contribution Slips

☐ T5; Small Investment income Slips

• DO NOT CARRY:

☐ Home Expenses – Cannot be done by Clinic

☐ Pay Stubs – These are not Valid Substitute for T4

☐ GST/HST Notice of Assessments – These are not used at the Tax Clinic

Tax Clinic Checklist

The DSU is not responsible or liable for any tax filing issues that arise when you are completing and filing your own taxes or when using any of the programs listed above.