Why CanadaTaxBack?
Canada's affordable taxback service
- Founded by a former IEC participant
- Helping IEC participants since 2014
- Over $3,500,000 in tax refunds claimed
- File your tax return from anywhere in the world
- No-obligation tax calculation - you decide
- Fixed $50 fee - no percentage of your refund
- Your CRA tax refund goes directly to you
How much does the Canadian tax return cost?
You can request a calculation first,
then decide if you want to use the taxback service.
Easy steps to your Canadian tax return
- Request calculation to get your estimate
- Upload your documents in a secure form
- Pay the invoice
- We prepare your tax return
- You print, sign and mail your return to the CRA
- Receive your tax refund directly from the CRA
Why you may not find CanadaTaxBack everywhere online
We focus on a specific traveller group (IEC Canada participants) rather than trying to be a global tax service.
Most people find us through word of mouth in the work-and-travel community. They come to us because a friend, employer, fellow traveller, or an agency recommended us.
Real reviews from former IEC participants who filed from their home country
If you worked in Canada you may have to file a Canadian tax return. According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the two main reasons to file are:
You owe tax: If you have tax to pay, you must file a tax return.
You want to claim a tax refund: If too much tax was deducted from your pay, filing a tax return allows you to claim the money back.
Even if you’ve already left Canada, you may still need to file a tax return or be entitled to a refund.
Not sure where you stand? CanadaTaxBack can help you find out whether you’re likely to receive a tax refund or owe additional tax.
Your tax refund depends on how much you earned, how much tax was deducted from your pay and how long you stayed in Canada. We’ll calculate your tax situation so you can find out whether you may be entitled to a refund.
Yes! You don’t need to be in Canada to file your tax return. Whether you’ve returned home after your Working Holiday or are living in another country, you can complete the process with CanadaTaxBack from abroad.
For past years:
If you’re expecting a refund, you have many years to still file a return and claim your money.
For the current year:
You must wait until February of the following year to file your current year’s tax return.
For example, tax returns for the 2026 tax year cannot be submitted before the end of February 2027, which is when the CRA activates its official tax software.
By this time, you will also have received all your T4 slips from your employers, which are necessary to complete and submit your return.
The process with CanadaTaxBack is usually quick. Once we’ve received all your required documents, we aim to prepare your tax return within the same day.
The time it takes for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to process your return depends on how you file:
- Online: Approximately 10 days
- By post (tax resident): Up to 8 weeks
- By post (tax non-resident): Up to 16 weeks
Filing early in the tax season can help you receive your tax refund sooner, as processing times increase later in the season when the CRA receives more tax returns.
If you’re leaving Canada permanently, there are a few important things to consider before you go.
Read our guide to leaving Canada permanently to find out what you need to do before returning home.