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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 14th 2025, 7:00 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,289
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Canada - CRA applying 25% withholding tax for UK residents

I don't recall the form number but when I moved to the UK I filled out a CRA form telling them I will be non residant. I receive my CPP, OAS and private pension without tax withdrawal. When I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 23rd 2015, 6:55 am
Replies: 56
Views: 42,620
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: RRSP's Cdn & UK Tax Treatment

We had the same amount in my wife's RRSP with TD. When we left Canada it was converted to a RIFF. When she turned 60 last year we got a note from TD saying they were beginning the payout....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 25th 2014, 8:53 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 859
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Cat travelling unaccompanied - Canada to the UK

Our three cats were shipped from Vancouver to Heathrow about a month after we arrived. When we came we were staying in a hotel and B&B until we took possession of the house.

Our cats were boarded...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 13th 2014, 6:34 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Canada Pension Plan

When I moved to the UK I filed a departure tax return with the CRA. Over here I then applied for my CPP and receive it without any deductions. I'm considered a non resident. I report that income on...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 3rd 2014, 11:45 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,133
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Okiedokey... a tax question.

I've only used him once and that was to do the departure tax & first self assessment here. I found his name on another expat board. I didn't do a lot of shopping around but this guy is a certified...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 3rd 2014, 5:40 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,133
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Okiedokey... a tax question.

All my income is from pension plans both private & cpp. I don't believe a section 217 was filed.

The tax consultant appears to know the tax treaties for Canada & the UK so I'm not worried there.
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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 26th 2014, 8:20 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,133
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Okiedokey... a tax question.

This question still haunts me a bit. When we moved to the UK I hired a tax consultant to prepare my first UK self assessment as well as filing a Canadian departure tax return.

I notified my...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 16th 2014, 5:59 am
Replies: 56
Views: 42,620
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: RRSP's Cdn & UK Tax Treatment

Just going through this exercise myself right now. Received the January SDRIF statement from the bank and it indicates that there is now a required minimum payout. I sent an email to our financial...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 25th 2012, 9:42 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 14,909
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: where would you retire to in UK?

We retired to Deal in Kent. It's a lovely little town right on the coast. Close enough to ammenities in Dover or Ramsgate but very quiet.

Housing is very reasonable.

We often have sun when...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 20th 2012, 3:12 am
Replies: 44
Views: 16,931
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Shipping and shared containers from Calgary to Uk

Leaving on March 31st. 20' container $13K door to door from Vancouver to Kent.We're using Crown Relocations.

Transit time guesstimated at 6 weeks via Montreal. It was a bit cheaper ($12K) going...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 21st 2012, 1:54 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Pet Carriers

I just bought a Petmate Vari Kennel to carry one of my cats to the UK next month. It does seem to meet all the requirements for airline travel. It has metal locking hardware, proper door locks , etc....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 28th 2012, 4:34 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,822
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Have two shippers quotes any advice?

Like Kezza, I'm shopping for a shipper from the Vancouver area to the UK.

Google or forum feedback on various companies is scary. Most feedback is quite negative.

It would be nice to hear from...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 18th 2012, 7:01 am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,851
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: home prices around Dover

Thanks Vikkichic et al. We're not looking in Dover proper but the surrounding areas/villages. The homes in Aycliffe were surprisingly low so I was wondering why, bad area or business closure? Deal...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 17th 2012, 3:37 am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,851
Posted By BCCanuck

home prices around Dover

I'm looking at houses around the Dover area and am amazed at how low they go in price. Does anyone have any idea why? There are a few nice looking semi-detached ones in Aycliffe but googling doesn't...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 1st 2012, 5:13 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
Posted By BCCanuck

ILR/KOL SET(M) question

I have the Settlement Spouse/CP/(KOL req) visa which means I can apply for ILR at any time within the 27 month window after passing the KOL test. Using SET (M) it says that 6 documents over a 2 year...
Forum: USA
Aug 26th 2011, 1:38 pm
Replies: 2,161
Views: 302,405
Posted By BCCanuck

Re: Passport Delays

Things may be changing in Washington. I sent my wife's new passport application off from Vancouver on July13th. It arrived July 14th in Washington, credit card debited August 2nd, passport arrived...
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