We provide the following list to assist you in gathering all of the necessary information to have your 2003 personal tax return prepared: Self Employed? We have a more complete checklist. Click here. Mary Kay Consultant? We have a more complete checklist. Click here. The following slips must be filed with Revenue Canada: * T4 slip from each employer during 2003 * T5 slip for all interest and dividends received in 2003 * Receipt for each charitable donation made in the year. * Old Age Security receipt * Receipt for each medical expense paid in the year * T4A for any pension received in the year * Receipt for all RRSP contributions made in year or by March 1, 2004 * Tuition receipts for any amount paid in the year * T3 slips for any income from mutual fund investments

Receipts do not have to be sent for the following information but should be kept on file:

* Child care expenses * Receipts for items claimed as home expenses such as mortgage interest, property taxes, light and heat * Receipts for interest paid in the year on student loans * Details on the purchase price and proceeds on any investments sold in the year

The following information is required if you are claiming employment expenses:

* T2200 from your employer, including business mileage and personal mileage if claiming vehicle expenses * Totals for each expense which you are claiming such as gas, travel, office advertising etc. * Meals and entertainment amounts

DEADLINES

* Taxpayers reporting business income on their personal return have until June 15 to file the return, however interest on any unpaid taxes will be charged starting on May 1 * Unless you are very sure that you do not owe taxes the return should be prepared by April 30, it can be filed at a later date , but the taxes should be calculated and paid if possible by April 30, 2004