Canadian tax filing issues

Hello, this classmate:

1 - No. The Canada Revenue Agency has canceled consumption tax refund services for foreigners (whether working, studying or traveling) a few years ago. Okay, I have to admit that this is very cheating. Compared with Australia and the UK, it is really a bit embarrassing...

2 - It is definitely not allowed. International students do not enjoy any financial subsidies, compensation or funding from the government. In fact, when you apply for a study visa, one of the things on the form is "I promise that I will not seek any financial support from the Canadian government for study and school expenses during my study in Canada."

3 - The so-called "tax return" refers to your reporting to the tax bureau of your total income in Canada and around the world in the past year. Based on your report, the tax bureau determines the amount of your tax refund. So it’s not about you telling the government how much tax you paid in a day, otherwise it will be very troublesome for you to calculate it.

4 - No consequences. But I recommend you file taxes, especially if you want to immigrate in the future. An international student who insists on filing taxes every year and reports truthfully is a "good student" in the eyes of the government.

5 - You will understand after clarifying the third point. The Chinese translation of "tax return" is killing people. The English is file a tax return. This translation doesn't correspond at all. I don't know who came up with the word "tax return"... If you don't have a job at all, just Report 0 income, done!

In addition, I would like to tell you that international universities in Canada generally have international student services offices. They usually provide detailed tax help and consultation for international students. If you feel that filing taxes is difficult, You can ask them for help.

I hope this helps you and wish you all the best! GOOD LUCK :-)