Tax Back When Leaving Canada
 

Hi

I will be going home in maybe a month or two,I will have been here in Saskatchewan almost 2 years.

Will it be possible for me to claim some tax money back when I leave?

Is it worth doing and how would I go about it?

Thanks in advance

Re: Tax Back When Leaving Canada
 

You fill in your standard tax return.

If you are owed money they will send it to you.

I think you have a legal responsibility to submit a tax return so I would.

Re: Tax Back When Leaving Canada
 

If you are due a refund, you will have to file a tax return. If you leave early in the tax year, you may well be due some tax back.

You don't get tax back just by leaving the country.

Re: Tax Back When Leaving Canada
 

The visitor rebate program for GST/HST was replaced on April 1, 2007, with the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program (FCTIP).

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Re: Tax Back When Leaving Canada
 

Thanks for the replies

I came here on IEC visa in May 2014

I know I sound stupid, but I didn't realise I had to file my own tax return, until now.

Can I still do it or will there be some kind of penalty?

Also will it be easy to do myself?

Re: Tax Back When Leaving Canada
 

If you owe tax there will be penalties and interst. If you are owed a refund, you get the money back, but no interest.