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Learn about your taxes

Educator toolkit

Empower your students with essential tax knowledge with the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Learn about your taxes toolkit. Designed to support educators in teaching tax literacy effectively, this toolkit offers a range of resources to engage and educate students about their tax responsibilities and financial literacy. Be sure to check back regularly and follow CRA on social media for any updates!

We have included a variety of resources below that can be used to spread the word to your classroom or organization members.

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Printable resources

Print out the following posters, worksheets and infographics to supplement your lesson plans and reinforce key tax literacy concepts in class. They are great for visual learners and make learning about taxes more interactive and fun!

Colourable poster

Print this colourable poster (PDF, 161 Kb) for your classroom.

Worksheets

Infographics

Ways to get involved

For the latest Learn about your taxes news, follow us on our social media channels and search for the hashtag #HowTaxesWork.

Digital toolkit

Social media

Copy these posts and use them on your social media channels to share the toolkit.

  • Help your students feel confident about their tax skills by introducing them to this online learning tool! They can learn about:

    • the Canadian tax system
    • how to do their taxes
    • common tax terms, and more!

    New! Educator toolkit

    #CdnTax #HowTaxesWork

  • Help your students feel confident about their tax skills by introducing them to this online learning tool! They can learn about:

    • the Canadian tax system
    • how to do their taxes
    • common tax terms, and more!

    New! Educator toolkit

    #HowTaxesWork

  • Hi, teachers!

    Check out this online learning tool and supporting lesson plans that can help you empower your students to learn about taxes. We have ready to use modules and resources: New! Educator toolkit

    #HowTaxesWork #CdnTax

  • Hi, teachers!

    Check out this online learning tool and the supporting lesson plans. They can help you empower your students to learn about taxes.

    There are ready to use modules and resources that can help you easily incorporate taxes into your curriculum.

    Get the tools you need: New! Educator toolkit

    #HowTaxesWork

Visuals

Download these visuals and use them on your website or social media channels.

How to save images to your computer or mobile device

(1) Select image

On a PC: Right-click on the image you want to download.
On a Mac: Hold down the Control key (Ctrl) and click on the image you want to download.
On a mobile device: Tap and hold the image you want to download until the menu appears.

(2) Choose “Save as”

The options on the contextual menu will vary, depending on which web browser you’re using. Some browsers may say “Save as” while others may say “Save image as” or “Save picture as.”

(3) Rename the file (optional)

A dialogue box will open, giving you the opportunity to change the file name or keep it as is.

(4) Choose a destination folder

Specify a location to save the downloaded image and click “Save.”

Web banner

Text version – Web banner

An individual with long hair, wearing a plaid blazer, stands against an orange background with a dark green horizontal stripe at the bottom. The person is holding a stack of bright pink, yellow and green notebooks. To the right side of the image, there are three white hexagonal outlines stacked vertically.

Use this banner for your online content.

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn – second option

Text version – Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

A teal background with an orange horizontal stripe at the bottom. On the left side of the image, there are three white hexagonal outlines stacked vertically. To the right side of the image, there is a dark green rectangle with rounded corners containing white text that reads “Learn about your taxes”.

Use this image for your Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn content.

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

Text version – Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

An orange background with a dark green horizontal stripe at the bottom. On the left side of the image, there is a dark green rectangle with rounded corners containing white text that reads “Learn about your taxes”. To the right side of the image, there are three white hexagonal outlines stacked vertically.

Use this image for your Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn content.

Instagram

Text version – Instagram

An orange background with a thick dark green horizontal stripe at the bottom. On the top left side of the image, there is a dark green rectangle with rounded corners containing white text that reads “Learn about your taxes”. To the right side of the image, there are three white hexagonal outlines stacked vertically.

Use this image for your Instagram content.

Instagram – second option

Text version – Instagram

A teal background with a thick orange horizontal stripe at the bottom. On the left side of the image, there are three white hexagonal outlines stacked vertically. To the bottom right side of the image, there is a dark green rectangle with rounded corners containing white text that reads “Learn about your taxes”.

Use this image for your Instagram content.

Learn about your taxes resources

  • Learn about your taxes

    Check out the Canada Revenue Agency's online learning tool to learn how to file your taxes, what benefits and credits may be available to you, and so much more. It'll also explain how the tax system works and why taxes matter.

  • The one about the TD1 form, part 1

    Learn how to fill out a Personal Tax Credits Return or TD1 form correctly, when starting a job.

  • The one about your paystub

    Learn what's in a typical pay stub, why is money being taken off every time, and where that money goes.

  • The one about doing your taxes

    Learn the basic steps to filling out a tax return online. Watch part 1 first to see what documents you need before getting started.

For more videos and infographics, visit the Learn about your taxes multimedia gallery.

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Date modified:
2024-12-03