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File an income tax and benefit return with accurate records, as the CRA applies tax-year rules to the information you provide. The next page explains CRA eligibility factors, preparing your return, and CRA-supported filing options.
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Gather the records for your return
Collect the slips and records that report income for the year, including employment income. Keep your SIN, current address, marital status, and province or territory of residence accurate in the return. If your situation changed, use the facts that apply to the tax year being filed and follow the relevant CRA instructions.
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- Income records Collect T4 slips and other records reporting income for the tax year.
- Personal details Confirm your legal name, SIN, address, marital status, and residence details.
- Family details Have the information needed for an eligible spouse or common-law partner and eligible dependants, if applicable.
- Disability information If relevant, check whether an approved Form T2201 is on file with the CRA.
Choose the correct filing path
Electronic filers should use CRA-certified tax software and follow its CWB prompts. Paper filers are directed by the CRA to complete and attach Schedule 6, Canada Workers Benefit, then enter the applicable Schedule 6 result on line 45300. Use the tax package and form version for the year being filed because rules can change.
Review before sending the return
Check for missing slips, inconsistent personal details, and unanswered prompts before filing. A tax result is not final until the CRA processes the return. Keep the records used to prepare it and review the notice of assessment or CRA account information if the agency asks for clarification or a correction is needed. If you are unsure which answer applies, pause and use the CRA guidance for that tax year instead of guessing. This helps keep a return consistent with the documents you have and makes it easier to respond if the CRA requests more information later.
It is also sensible to keep a copy of the submitted return and any confirmation that it was sent. These records do not establish eligibility, but they can help you compare a CRA follow-up with the information originally reported. If a source document is missing or a family change is difficult to report, use official CRA help before submitting an answer that you cannot support. Never alter a slip or invent an amount to make a return fit an expected outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Do I apply for the Canada Workers Benefit separately?
No separate CWB application is required for the regular claim. The CRA says it is claimed with a tax return, using certified software or the appropriate paper-return steps.
Can this checklist confirm that I qualify?
No. CWB eligibility depends on current CRA rules and personal facts such as income, residence, age, and family circumstances.
What does a paper filer need to do?
The CRA directs paper filers to complete and attach the applicable Schedule 6 and enter the applicable result on line 45300.
