Originally Posted by Jsmth321

Employers have until the end of Feb as far as I know to send out the T4's. All my employers wait until the last possible moment to send them out.

It would be nice if the government made them send them out before the end of January so people can file and have more time.

Originally Posted by Aviator

It would be nice if the government paid employers to collect taxes and do all the filing and paperwork involved too!

Originally Posted by Jsmth321

Cost of doing business, but giving employers until the end of February is too long, if US companies can do it by end of January, no reason Canadian companies can't do the same.

Not like these major companies are doing payroll, haven't worked anywhere that didn't outsource to ADP or another company to do it.

Originally Posted by JB0591

@beckiwoo, they only want to know about worldwide income since you become a tax resident of Canada. Income prior to become tax resident does not count. Determining residency for tax purposes is based on:

Significant residential ties to Canada include:
-a home in Canada;
-a spouse or common-law partner in Canada; and
-dependants in Canada;

Secondary residential ties that may be relevant include:
-personal property in Canada, such as a car or furniture;
-social ties in Canada, such as memberships in Canadian recreational or religious organizations;
-economic ties in Canada, such as Canadian bank accounts or credit cards;
-a Canadian driver's licence;
-a Canadian passport; and
-health insurance with a Canadian province or territory.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321

Cost of doing business, but giving employers until the end of February is too long, if US companies can do it by end of January, no reason Canadian companies can't do the same.

Not like these major companies are doing payroll, haven't worked anywhere that didn't outsource to ADP or another company to do it.

Originally Posted by ann m

We process for about 2,500 employees, in house. We also have to wait for a CRA update for our system which invariably doesn't arrive and get loaded till first week of Feb.

If it was the law to issue a T4 at the end of January, then all employers would comply. If the employer is given to end of Feb, then that's what they will comply with.

We issued ours today - early by our standards.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321

It would be nice if the government made them send them out before the end of January so people can file and have more time.

Originally Posted by beckiwoo

So if someone has 3 T4s and transit receipts, is it an easy process or would it be better to get an accountant to do it?

Originally Posted by Eddmac

I know these are probably noobish and/or totally incorrect, but it's my first go at this lol

Originally Posted by Steve_

My suggestion would be to read thoroughly the T1 General Guide: 5000-G - General Income Tax and Benefit Guide 2014 - All Provinces Except Non-Residents

I'm afraid there's no shortcut to understanding the tax system.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321

Cost of doing business, but giving employers until the end of February is too long, if US companies can do it by end of January, no reason Canadian companies can't do the same.

Not like these major companies are doing payroll, haven't worked anywhere that didn't outsource to ADP or another company to do it.

Originally Posted by beckiwoo

I'm confused about the worldwide income section. Do they want what I earnt in the UK before I arrived as the tax years are different and only have information to hand from April to December 2014. I dont have any properties in the UK and I am not earning any money since I arrived...

Originally Posted by Eddmac

So on another tax note, is it possible to deduct tax for expenses incurred for work purposes, that weren't reimbursed by your company, I'm thinking safety boots and Toll's? What about service costs if your vehicle is primarily used for work purposes?

I get a car allowance, but this is already taxed.

Also, in the section for child fitness costs, do you have to attach proof of the expense?

I know these are probably noobish and/or totally incorrect, but it's my first go at this lol