I'm a student with side income - does it change anything?

Low income doesn't mean low risk.

Is this you?

  • I'm a student
  • I earned side income
  • I assumed credits covered everything

"Students don't really pay tax."

Side income can affect credits, benefits, and future filings even if no tax is owed today.

Why guessing is risky

  • Unreported income affects tuition credits
  • Benefits may be recalculated
  • Issues surface later

Safe to ignore if

  • No side income existed
  • All income was reported

Stop and check if

  • Side income was earned
  • Credits or benefits were expected

Resolve the doubt

Check my student income risk (2 minutes)

We'll tell you if this needs reporting and what to do next.

"Most students fix this once and avoid repeat issues."