Tax obligations for international students

We encourage you to file tax returns, even if you did not work or earn any income in Canada.

Understanding your obligations

Consult the following websites to learn more about the Canadian tax system:

Student tax clinic

Every year, students from the Société des relations d'affaires – HEC Montréal offers one-on-one assistance to help you prepare and file your tax return, even if you did not earn any income.

Find out more about the tax clinic (French only)

Important information

This web page is published for informational purposes only and holds no official standing. Changes may occur without notice. Quebec laws and regulations, as well as information emanating from the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, take precedence over this document.