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As with any Canadian citizen, your child isn’t generally required to file a tax return they have no tax owing. Usually, the amount earned by a minor child doesn’t hit the basic personal credit amount (around $12,298) meaning they won’t owe tax on their earnings. There are some exceptions.
However, he should file a tax return for so many reasons.
Please visit the article on Summer Jobs and Taxes Part 1 – School Aged Children (under 18) to learn more about these reasons.
You will be able to claim your son as dependant as long as he is a minor (meaning he is not yet 18 years of age) or is still in school, college or university.
