Tax return on a work permit
 

Hello all,

Long time no post. My wife and I are on a 3 year work permit. We've been in Canada a little over 2 years. Last year was our first tax return and H&R block filed us as 'deemed resident' and we got a reasonable sum back. This year they insisted on filing us as 'resident' stating that we've been here long enough to be paying as residents and the return is very little. However, that's besides the point. We want to make sure we're filing the right return regardless of the amount.

Does anyone know if we should be filing as 'deemed resident' or 'resident' ?

Cheers!

Re: Tax return on a work permit
 

Resident. And ditch H&R Block. Buy Quicktax or equivalent and do it yourself.

Re: Tax return on a work permit
 

Cheers - I suspected as much.

Also yes - I agree re H&R Block, we're just super busy and went to them. It cost and arm and a leg!

Re: Tax return on a work permit
 

They were wrong as well. You were factual residents for tax purposes from the moment you arrived on your work permit. I hope you didn't report any income before you arrived in Canada.

Re: Tax return on a work permit
 

Hi Torontopaddy
Am i led to believe to are worrking for H&R i would be greatful for any info you could give to a very confused Irishman here ,and good luck with those taxes another headache for to contend with if we get there.

Re: Tax return on a work permit
 

I agree - ditch H&R and do it yourself - Quicktax is the way to go! ;)

Re: Tax return on a work permit
 

Hi John, no - I don't work for H&R Block, I just happened to use them for my first ever tax return last year and again this year.

If this is your first ever tax return, I would suggest that you get some help with it.