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Filing Your Taxes for the First Time in Canada?
Filing Your Taxes for the First Time in Canada?

Filing Your Taxes for the First Time in Canada? Filing your taxes for the first time might seem like a big task, but we're here to guide you through it. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth process

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Written by Samuel Jones
Updated over a month ago

Sign Up and Verify

  • Create a CloudTax account and complete your profile

  • Double-check that your personal information matches what the CRA has (check your SIN letter)

Indicate First-Time Filing

  • On the "Taxpayer Information" page, select "Yes" when asked if this is your first time filing taxes

Set Up Your CRA My Account

Submit Using NETFILE

  • Review your details carefully before submitting

  • Follow the CloudTax prompts to submit your return via NETFILE

Important: Your tax return might be rejected by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) if:

  • They don’t have your complete date of birth on file

  • Your personal information doesn’t match their database

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