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What the TD1 is
The TD1, Personal Tax Credits Return, tells your employer which tax credits you're claiming. They use it to work out how much income tax to take off each pay. You give it to your employer, not to the government. There's a federal TD1 and one for the province or territory where you work.
What you need
- Your Social Insurance Number (SIN). You need one to work in Canada. You can apply through Service Canada.
- Your name, date of birth and Canadian address.
- A rough idea of what you'll earn in 2026, and whether you support a spouse or children.
Residents of Canada
If you've settled in Canada, for example as a permanent resident or on a work permit with a home here, you're usually a resident for tax purposes. Fill out the TD1 like anyone else: most people claim the basic personal amount of $16,452 on line 1, plus any other amounts that apply, such as a spouse you support.
Non-residents: the 90% rule
Page 2 of the TD1 asks non-residents one question: will 90% or more of your world income for 2026 be included in your taxable income earned in Canada?
- Yes: fill out the form normally and claim your credits.
- No: enter 0 on line 13. You can't claim the personal tax credits.
Non-residents also enter their country of permanent residence at the top of the form. If you're not sure whether you're a resident, the CRA's international tax and non-resident enquiries line is 1-800-959-8281.
The provincial form
Fill out the TD1 for the province or territory where you work. Each has its own amounts; see 2026 TD1 amounts by province. In Quebec, you fill out the federal TD1 and Revenu Québec's TP-1015.3-V. En français.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a SIN to fill out a TD1?
Yes. The TD1 asks for your Social Insurance Number, and you need one to work in Canada.
Can newcomers claim the basic personal amount?
Residents of Canada can claim the basic personal amount on line 1. Non-residents can only claim credits if 90% or more of their world income will be taxed in Canada.
Who do I give the TD1 to?
Your employer. Don't send it to the CRA. Keep a copy for yourself.
Is the TD1 available in French?
Yes. The CRA publishes every TD1 in English and French, and Easy TD1 has a French page for Quebec.