International student news
News for international students from the International Student & Study Abroad Centre
Posted by Tara
on May 9, 2012 10:22:16 am
This event is open to everyone, regardless of ethnicity.
Posted by Tara
on April 18, 2012 03:51:55 pm
Are you going to be in Saskatoon after final exams?
Safewalk is putting together a volunteer search team for Hamza. They want to have students ready to help out the Saskatoon Police, if they call for another search. Please email safe.walk@ussu.ca if you want to help. Thank you!
Posted by Tara
on April 17, 2012 03:13:09 pm
To obtain a registration form, please contact READ Saskatoon at: READSaskatoon@nald.ca
Posted by Jacquie
on March 29, 2012 04:30:14 pm
What Money Do I Get Back?
Three basic tax concepts that will apply to international students.
Refunding Income Tax - If you worked in Canada in 2011, you may have had to pay income tax on your wages. If your income isn’t very high, or you are eligible for tax credits, you may likely be eligible to receive a refund on part (or perhaps all) of the income tax that you paid. On the other hand, if you did not work and pay income tax, you shouldn’t be looking forward to an income tax refund. This is one reason to file a tax return.
Goods and Services Tax Credit - Another reason for filing a tax return is that, at the same time, you can apply for the GST credit. Eligible applicants are entitled to receive the base amount of $253.00, which is split up into a few separate payments over the coming year. You do not necessarily have to be working to qualify for this credit.
Education and Tuition Amount - By far, the most important reason for you to be filing a tax return is to claim your education and tuition credits. While these credits do not translate into instant ‘cash back’, you will be able to hold on to them until some point in the future when you start working. Even if you don’t work in Canada until some point 10 years in the future, the Education amounts that you claim now will become the reason that you will be “Refunding Income Tax” from future earnings in Canada. These credits could mean thousands of dollars to you in the future, and really are the biggest reason for filing taxes.
Adapted from: U OF A E-Weekly Newsletter
Posted by Tara
on March 27, 2012 03:08:22 pm
Posted by Tara
on March 14, 2012 10:33:08 am
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