1- Based on the number of persons in your family, your total family income should be less than the amount shown in the below list.
- Family ٍSize Total family income
- 1 person $35,000
- 2 persons $45,000
- 3 persons $47,500
- 4 persons $50,000
- 5 persons $52,500
- More than 5 persons $52,500 plus $2,500 for each additional person
2- Simple tax situation:
Your tax situation is simple if you have no income or if your income comes from these sources:
- Employment
- Pension
- Benefits such as Canada Pension Plan, disability, employment insurance, social assistance
- Registered retirement savings plans (RRSP's)
- Support payments
- Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries or grants
- Interest (under $1,000)
3- Your tax situation is not simple if you:
- Are self-employed or have employment expenses
- Have business or rental income and expenses
- Have capital gains or losses
- Filed for bankruptcy
- Are completing a tax return for a deceased person