Tax Return Question
#1
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Tax Return Question
We were wondering if someone could confirm for us that we don't have to file a Canadian tax return this year.
We've read the wiki and visted the CRA web site (here specifically: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts...nwcmr-eng.html) and it seems that even though we landed last year we aren't tax resident as we don't have a house, drivers licence, bank account, SIN etc or any other ties in Canada, with the exception of the family friends we have in Canada whose address we used to have our PR cards sent to.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers
We've read the wiki and visted the CRA web site (here specifically: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts...nwcmr-eng.html) and it seems that even though we landed last year we aren't tax resident as we don't have a house, drivers licence, bank account, SIN etc or any other ties in Canada, with the exception of the family friends we have in Canada whose address we used to have our PR cards sent to.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers
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Re: Tax Return Question
We were wondering if someone could confirm for us that we don't have to file a Canadian tax return this year.
We've read the wiki and visted the CRA web site (here specifically: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts...nwcmr-eng.html) and it seems that even though we landed last year we aren't tax resident as we don't have a house, drivers licence, bank account, SIN etc or any other ties in Canada, with the exception of the family friends we have in Canada whose address we used to have our PR cards sent to.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers
We've read the wiki and visted the CRA web site (here specifically: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts...nwcmr-eng.html) and it seems that even though we landed last year we aren't tax resident as we don't have a house, drivers licence, bank account, SIN etc or any other ties in Canada, with the exception of the family friends we have in Canada whose address we used to have our PR cards sent to.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers
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Re: Tax Return Question
Yes, we are still, unfortunately, in the UK, hopefully moving soon Thanks for your advice.
Much appreciated.
Much appreciated.
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Re: Tax Return Question
Hi,
We were in exactly this situation (ie technically landed in Jun 2010, but not actually physically moving until May 2012). I rang the Canada Revenue Agency and a very helpful guy told me that we wouldn't be tax resident until we actually moved to Canada and thus wouldn't have to complete a Tax Return until then.
Not looking forward to my first one next Jan, but I guess it's a small price to pay.
Cheers
Kevin
We were in exactly this situation (ie technically landed in Jun 2010, but not actually physically moving until May 2012). I rang the Canada Revenue Agency and a very helpful guy told me that we wouldn't be tax resident until we actually moved to Canada and thus wouldn't have to complete a Tax Return until then.
Not looking forward to my first one next Jan, but I guess it's a small price to pay.
Cheers
Kevin
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Re: Tax Return Question
I wonder if I could hijack this post a little as it is related. I have been here as a landed resident since May last year. I am for all intents and purposes retired. I don't work, I don't have a SIN, I live off my savings and I still have my house in the UK that I can go back to anytime. I still pay my Council Tax over there, my tv licence and indeed, my tax. Now, I am hoping to keep it like that. It seems such an upheaval to start going through the process of a Canadian Tax return especially since I am going to be returning to the UK on a more permanent basis. Any views from anyone really would be welcome.
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I wonder if I could hijack this post a little as it is related. I have been here as a landed resident since May last year. I am for all intents and purposes retired. I don't work, I don't have a SIN, I live off my savings and I still have my house in the UK that I can go back to anytime. I still pay my Council Tax over there, my tv licence and indeed, my tax. Now, I am hoping to keep it like that. It seems such an upheaval to start going through the process of a Canadian Tax return especially since I am going to be returning to the UK on a more permanent basis. Any views from anyone really would be welcome.
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Re: Tax Return Question
No, I am just living off savings. I could claim my private pension when I'm 55 but I'm not there yet.
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Re: Tax Return Question
I wonder if I could hijack this post a little as it is related. I have been here as a landed resident since May last year. I am for all intents and purposes retired. I don't work, I don't have a SIN, I live off my savings and I still have my house in the UK that I can go back to anytime. I still pay my Council Tax over there, my tv licence and indeed, my tax. Now, I am hoping to keep it like that. It seems such an upheaval to start going through the process of a Canadian Tax return especially since I am going to be returning to the UK on a more permanent basis. Any views from anyone really would be welcome.
Do you think that's okay? Well I, for one do not. Be an honest member of society and file your Canadian Income Taxes.
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Re: Tax Return Question
I don't see that it matters that he/she files a tax return. No income = no tax payable. More likely they will get money from the government
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Re: Tax Return Question
So if you became seriously ill today would you fly back to the UK for treatment at own expense, even if it was on a stretcher? Do you drive/travel on Canadian roads and highways? Such things, and many more, are heavily subsidized by Canadian taxpayers.
Do you think that's okay? Well I, for one do not. Be an honest member of society and file your Canadian Income Taxes.
Do you think that's okay? Well I, for one do not. Be an honest member of society and file your Canadian Income Taxes.
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Re: Tax Return Question
If one is not sure of their status, consult a tax accountant or ask CRA for a determination. If you 'think' you are not tax resident, then it turns out you are, it can be pretty expensive.
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Re: Tax Return Question
A question to laser558. Are you enrolled in your provincial health care plan?
#13
Re: Tax Return Question
If they have savings, they have income if it is invested. CRA require all world income to be reported as well as any foreign owned property (incl bank accounts) that cost over $100k. Failure to report will incur significant fines. Paying tax in the UK does not satisfy CRA if tax in Canada is owed. Not getting a SIN, does not mean you don't want to play! However not having a SIN can cause no end of complications at some point.
If one is not sure of their status, consult a tax accountant or ask CRA for a determination. If you 'think' you are not tax resident, then it turns out you are, it can be pretty expensive.
If one is not sure of their status, consult a tax accountant or ask CRA for a determination. If you 'think' you are not tax resident, then it turns out you are, it can be pretty expensive.
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Re: Tax Return Question
If his investments and savings total more than $100k and the house is valued at more than $100k and he is deemed tax resident, these have to be reported as foreign assets and failure to do so results in heavy fines if found out.