Tax Basics
Working and Paycheques
Filing Taxes
Sales Tax and HST
True or False
100

What is the name of the government agency that collects federal taxes in Canada?

What is the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)?

100

What slip shows how much you earned and how much tax was taken off?

What is a paystub?

100

What form do most Canadians use to file personal income taxes?

What is a T1?

100
What does HST stand for?

What is Harmonized Sales Tax?

100

You must be 18 to file taxes in Canada?

What is False?

200

Tax on the money you earn

What is income tax?

200

What form do you get after the year ends to report your total income and deductions?

What is a T4?

200

What CRA service lets you file taxes online?

What is NETFILE?

200

What is the HST rate in Ontario?

What is 13%?

200

If you made under $15,000, you don't have to file taxes

What is True? But it is a good idea to file anyway

300
What is the minimum amount most Canadians can earn before paying federal tax?

What is about $15,000?

300

What's the difference between gross pay and net pay?

What is Gross = before deductions and net = after deductions?

300

What is My Account on the CRA website?

What is your personal online tax portal?

300

Name one item that does not have HST in Ontario?

What is basic groceries, kids clothes, books?

300

You can file your taxes online using free software

What is True?

400

Why do you still get tax taken off your paycheque even if you make under $15,000?

What is "just in case - you might owe later or get a refund?"

400

Can a 15 year old in Ontario be taxed on their income?

What is yes, if they earn enough?

400

What is the deadline to file personal taxes each year?

What is April 30th?

400

If something costs $20, how much HST will be added?

What is $2.60?
400

You only pay HST on big purchases like cars

What is False?

500

What are CPP and EI deductions?

What are Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance?

500

Name one reason a teen should still file a tax return, even if they earned little

What is to get a refund or build RRSP room?

500

If you file late and owe money, what happens?

What is you'll pay a penalty and interest?

500

What is the tax credit that helps low-income individuals pay for HST?

What is the GST/HST Credit?

500

Filing taxes helps you qualify for future benefits?

What is True?