When preparing your tax return, you may have to refer to other guides or complete schedules and other forms that have more detailed information. To help you decide what you need, see Other guides, schedules and forms you may need to complete your income tax and benefit return.

If you are an immigrant, emigrant or non-resident of Canada, see Individuals – Leaving or entering Canada and non-residents for help completing your tax return.

For information about your taxes for 2021, see What's new for 2021? and the Federal Income Tax and Benefit Guide.

Topics

• Personal and address information
  How to complete the identification area.
• Reporting income
  Find out how to report all types of personal income.
• Claiming deductions, credits, and expenses
  Find out all deductions, credits, and expenses you are eligible for.
• Tax slips
  T4 slips, T5 slips, T3, T2202, RC62, RC210, and RRSP contribution receipt.
• Provincial and territorial tax and credits for individuals
• Filing due dates for the 2021 tax return

Forms and publications

• Income Tax Package – Guide, Return and Schedules
• Income Tax and Benefit Package for Non-Residents and Deemed Residents of Canada
• Guide T4011, Preparing Returns for Deceased Persons
• Guide T4013, T3 Trust Guide
• Information Sheet RC4111, Canada Revenue Agency – What to Do Following a Death

Related topics

• Amounts that are not taxed
• Getting a tax return
• Sending a tax return
• Learning about taxes
• RRSPs and related plans
• Farmers and fishers
• Sole proprietorships and partnerships
• Small businesses and self-employed income
• Line 12700 – Taxable capital gains
• What to do when someone has died