Which kinds of income do you have?

Check every type that applies. I’ll ask an amount for each one next.

Tap every type that applies, then continue

What’s your Employment income before tax, for the year?

A close figure from your T4 or pay is fine.

What’s your Self-employed income before tax, for the year?

Use last year’s total from your tax return. A close figure is fine.

And the year before, for your Self-employed income?

A rough number is fine. I’ll use a two-year average when last year was higher, or last year only if it dipped.

What’s your Commission / bonus income before tax, for the year?

Use last year’s total from your tax return, including bonus. A close figure is fine.

And the year before, for your Commission / bonus income?

A rough number is fine. I’ll use a two-year average when last year was higher, or last year only if it dipped.

What’s your CPP / OAS / pension income per month, before tax?

CPP, OAS, or a workplace pension. A close monthly figure is fine.

What’s your Spousal support income per month, before tax?

The support you receive. A close figure is fine.

What’s your Child support income per month, before tax?

The support you receive. A close figure is fine.

What’s your Canada Child Benefit income per month, before tax?

The amount on your Canada Child Benefit notice.

What’s your PWD / disability assistance income per month, before tax?

PWD or other disability assistance you receive. A close figure is fine.

What’s your Rental income per month, before tax?

Rent you already collect. A close figure is fine.

What’s your Other income before tax, for the year?

Any other income you’d like me to include. A close figure is fine.

What do you pay each month on debts?

Cards, car loans, lines of credit. If you’re not sure on cards, use about 3% of what you owe. Enter 0 if none.