Highlights

Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.

  • No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone

  • Take up to 90 days to complete the course

  • Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone

  • Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature

Overview

In this 10-hour micro-credential, learners will explore the intricate landscape of personal taxation. Participants will delve into key topics such as residency determination, compliance procedures, income calculation, employment benefits assessment, software utilization, and staying updated with legislative changes. This program aims to equip individuals with essential knowledge and practical skills essential for confidently navigating the realm of personal tax obligations.

Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media. 

You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  • Identify different types of taxable income, including dividends, capital gains, and employment income, from provided tax documents.

  • Describe the criteria used by the Canada Revenue Agency to determine residency status for tax purposes, citing specific examples of residential ties.

  • Calculate gross-up amounts for eligible and non-eligible dividends using relevant tax rates and formulas.

  • Compare and contrast the tax implications of different types of investment income, such as eligible and non-eligible dividends, using provided tax scenarios.

  • llaReflect on personal financial circumstances and discuss strategies for applying tax concepts learned in the course to optimize personal tax management.

Curriculum

    1. Land Acknowledgement

    2. Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEA) Statement

    3. Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department

    4. What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?

    5. Learner Resources and Supports

    6. Technology Requirements

    7. Privacy and Accessibility Policies

    8. Navigation

    9. Learner Introductions

    10. Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement

    11. Technical Discussion Forum

    12. Frequently Asked Questions

    13. Help & Contact Information

    1. Before we begin...

    2. Welcome and Micro-credential Information

    3. Micro-credential Overview

    4. Learning Outcomes & Goals

    5. Modes of Learning

    1. Personal Tax MicroCredential

    2. Discussion Forum: Canadian Tax

    1. Thank you

    2. Before you go...

    3. Congratulations

About this course

  • $159.99