Canadian tax returns for IEC participants

Get your money back

  • Did you work in Canada under an IEC* work permit?​

    *International Experience Program: Working Holiday, Young Professional, International Co-Op

  • Are you now back in your home country?​

    Have you left Canada permanently?

  • Do you need help with your Canadian tax return?​

    You’re in the right place — CanadaTaxBack can help.

Did you know...?

  • The CRA accepts tax returns year round

    You can file your Canadian tax return anytime.

  • Expecting a refund? There’s no penalty for filing late

    You have 10 years to get your money back.

  • The April 30 deadline is for those who owe taxes

    It's because starting May 1st there will be interest charges on amounts owing.

Request your tax calculation here

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

  • Previously filed taxes in Canada?

    No printing or mailing required! We'll file your tax return online through EFILE.

Find out more about the process

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.

See what other IEC participants say about CanadaTaxBack

Real reviews from former IEC participants who filed from their home country

Amazing experience!

Ute is a gem! She is so responsive, informative and helpful. We were so overwhelmed by the whole tax situation after moving back to the UK. Nothing was too much trouble and every question asked Ute answered quickly and precisely.

We are so grateful for your help Ute! 100% recommend to anyone!

Charlotte, UK

Really quick and knowledgeable

Very good experience with this company, very quick and know the rules inside and out. Would definitely recommend.

Lee, Australia

IEC Kiwi Recommends

As a Kiwi now living back in NZ (IEC Visa), I highly recommend Ute for any tax returns. It was a super quick and easy process. Very grateful.

Keely, New Zealand

Too Easy

This was the easiest thing I have ever done. From sending Ute my T4 to having my taxes submitted took less than an hour. If you have been on an IEC visa you should definitely use this service.

Eden, New Zealand

Great experience

Make my tax return super easy as straight forward would recommend

Spencer, New Zealand

Easy and quick

Ute is really professional, I got my tax refund really fast and without any problem

Nicolò, Italy

Fast & Simple

Ute was very responsive. She made the process seamless and quick to get this resolved. Very good value for money.

Highly recommend!

Tom, Portugal

Easy and fast tax return

Very easy step by step filing. Ute gets back to you very quickly and supports if there are any further uncertainties. Easiest way to do you taxes once you have left Canada!

Simona, Germany

Easy and quick

The service was very quick and I got a response after less than an hour. This way my taxes were filed online in less than two days and I barely had to do anything. Ute was very helpful and responsive!
Thank you!

Alina, Germany 

Fantastic!

Ute is fantastic, everything was quick and easy. Perfect for those on an IEC Visa! Thanks heaps once again.

Shannon, Australia

Well organised, and quick turn around!

Ute was fantastic – she was very good at communicating from the get-go, and helping out with other questions that I couldn’t find the answer to online… Ute sorted out my tax return very quickly, with the return amount arriving in my bank a few weeks later. She definitely knows her stuff! Could not recommend highly enough! Thank you!

Lara, UK

Extremely easy and helpful!

Ute made our tax refund from out of country so easy for us! She answered all our questions and made the experience so easy for us! 10/10 recommend!

Chloe, New Zealand

Request your tax calculation here

> Filing taxes in Canada as an IEC participant – how does it work?

> As an IEC participant, am I a resident or non resident for tax purposes?

> Why do I owe taxes as a non-resident?

> I am leaving Canada permanently, what steps do I have to take?

> I received GST/HST credits, why do I have to repay them?

More Canada Taxback FAQ