Learn about your taxes

Lesson plans for teachers and facilitators

National competition for middle and high school students

Students and teachers, don’t miss out on the Learn about your taxes competition from September 1st to October 16th.

Build your tax knowledge and confidence while your school could win a share of a $5,000 prize!

You will need a free ChatterHigh account to access the competition on their website.

Modules

  1. Lesson plan: Purpose of taxes

    Help students learn what effect the Canadian tax system has on them and what taxes pay for.

  2. Lesson plans: Starting to work

    Lesson plan: Working for an employer

    Help students learn what to expect when they start a new job and the tax information they should be aware of.

    Lesson plan: Working for yourself

    Help students learn what to expect when they start working for themselves and the tax information they should be aware of.

  3. Lesson plan: Preparing to do your taxes

    Help students learn what they need to get ready to do their taxes.

  4. Lesson plan: Completing a basic tax return

    Help students learn the basics of the Canadian income tax and benefit return, known as the tax return. This will help clarify the calculations done by certified tax software so students can better understand the final result of their taxes.

  5. Lesson plan: After sending us your tax return

    Help students learn what to expect after filing an income tax and benefit return, from understanding their notice of assessment to interacting with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

  6. Lesson plan: Accessing your benefits and credits

    Help students learn about the benefits and credits the CRA administers and how they may benefit from these payments.

  7. Lesson plan: Saving for the future

    Help students learn about the different registered savings plans the CRA administers and how they may benefit from them.

  8. Lesson plan: Using My Account

    Help students learn how they can register for a CRA account to access the services in My Account. The lesson will also explain how students can manage their online income tax and benefit information.

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2026-09-14