5013-g(E) Rev. 11

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Table of Contents

Some subjects in this guide relate to a numbered line on the return. We provide information about these subjects in the same order that the lines appear on the return or schedule. To find information about other subjects, see the Index .

• What's new for 2011?
• Elections Canada
• General information
  • Determining your residency status
  • Before you start
  • Getting started
  • Electing under section 217
  • Electing under section 216.1
• Identification, income, and deductions
  • Identification
  • Goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit application
  • Information about your residency status
  • Foreign income
  • Total income (lines 101 to 146)
  • Net income (lines 206 to 236)
  • Taxable income (lines 244 to 256)
• Federal tax and credits (Schedule 1)
  • Federal non-refundable tax credits (lines 300 to 378)
  • Net federal tax (lines 405 to 445)
• Refund or Balance owing (lines 421, 422, 428, and 437 to 485)
• How to file your return
• After you file
• For more information
• Useful addresses on our Web site
• Index
• T.I.P.S (Tax Information Phone Service)

Is this guide for you?

This guide will help you complete your 2011 income tax and benefit return. It is important to use the correct package so that your tax and credits can be calculated properly. To make sure you are using the correct package, see Is this tax package for you? and What tax package should you use if this one is not for you?.

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