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Taxes Competition for Middle and High School Students

Tax literacy is a life skill and we know that early tax education helps empower students to understand their tax responsibilities and entitlements later in life. According to public opinion research, young Canadians find taxes daunting and expressed a need for clearer guidance from trusted sources. Tax literacy isn’t just about filing your return, it’s about accessing benefit and credit payments that help make life more affordable.

 

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wants to help teachers by making it as easy as possible to teach taxes in the classroom. The Learn about your taxes online learning tool has everything teachers need to help students build these valuable, life-long skills.

 

With the Learn about your taxes competition, students could also win a share of the $5,000 prize pot for their school! This competition runs from September 3 to October 15, 2024 on ChatterHigh, a gamified content engagement platform. Kindly note that this is a third-party website and participants will be required to create a free ChatterHigh account to access the competition.


Information source from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

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Ontario sales tax credit (OSTC)

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Ontario energy and property tax credit (OEPTC)

The Ontario energy and property tax credit (OEPTC) is designed to help low- to moderate-income Ontario residents with the sales tax on energy and with property taxes. You apply for the current-year...

Reminder – Disability Tax Credit

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Reminder – Phishing Scam

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Direct deposit changes impacting EFILERS and taxpayers

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Go digital and file your taxes online!

It’s never been easier to do your taxes online. In fact, online filing gets you access to the benefits, credits, and refunds you may be eligible for even faster! Last year, approximately 93% of...

Don’t miss out on free tax help – you may be eligible!

Doing your taxes each year can feel like a big job, but you don’t have to do it alone! If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, you might be able to get help from a volunteer at a free...

Reminder: Trust reporting for the 2024 tax year

For the 2024 tax year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will continue to administer the enhanced trust reporting rules as enacted for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2023. Affected trusts are...

Watch your limit when contributing to your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)!

Are you saving for a car or a dream vacation? A TFSA is a great way to save tax-free. The TFSA is a way for individuals who are 18 and older and have a valid social insurance number (SIN) to save...
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