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Tax obligations for deemed non-residents in Canada

I live (and I'm resident) in a European country (Austria, that has a tax agreement with Canada) and spent 8 months in Canada last year (2022) due to a research stay (I worked on my Master Thesis in a ...
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How do I report interest income whose non-resident tax was not withheld?

I'm a former resident of Canada who kept their Canadian bank account upon leaving Canada several years ago. It seems that my bank either did not receive or did not act upon my change of address ...
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Filing taxes for Canada after becoming non-resident

I left Canada for SE Asia in January 2020, and this will be first year that I'm filing to the CRA from outside of the country, so there are a few things that are unclear to me. I'll probably talk to ...
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Can I live outside Canada and get paid into my Canadian bank account for freelance work?

I live outside Canada and have declared non-resident status to the CRA. I haven't declared income or paid taxes for the last 4 years, or even stepped foot in Canada for the same duration. I do have an ...
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What factors go into choosing residency?

I know a young person who is planning to move from Canada to another country to pursue a graduate degree. When he moves, he may or may not be considered a resident of Canada for tax purposes. He does ...
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Do part-time courses count as tuition for tax purposes for a work permit holder?

My wife is not a Canadian citizen. As her permanent residence application is in process, she has been given a 2-year open work permit, and she used it to work during the 2016 tax year. Her conditions ...
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Do nonresidents of Canada have to pay income tax on interest income earned in Canada?

I am a Canadian citizen, but nonresident of Canada for tax purposes. I currently live in the US. I have a savings account at a Canadian bank in Canada and have earned a little bit of interest, around ...
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Capital gains tax from selling Canadian property for Canadian non-resident

Case: Capital Gain Tax Implications for House in Toronto, ON Purchase value of House in 2000: $230,000 Potential Sale value in 2015: $650,000 Joint-owners: David & Rebecca, married and both are ...
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U.S. stock sales- tax on sale for NR Canadian

I am a Non-resident Canadian living in Thailand on a Retirement Visa and my non-residency status dates back to 2013. I have no income except for CPP,. OAS, and a company pension all of which total $...
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Do Canadian citizens have to file Canadian income tax returns even when living abroad?

American citizens are required to file taxes from abroad and to declare all world income. Is something like this also a requirement of Canadians when not residing in Canada? Does anyone have any ...
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Worked as a non-resident alien in the US (Canadian citizen and resident) for a few months under a TN visa, how do I file a tax refund?

For a few months in 2014 I worked as a non-resident alien under a TN Visa in the U.S. I am a Canadian citizen and resident. I only worked a few months so I shouldn't have to pay much in taxes, but ...
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As a Canadian citizen living as a legal resident in the United States, with no income: do I need to file in Canada?

I am a Canadian citizen but I married an American and live as a legal resident in the US. My husband supports us and I did not bring in any taxable income in 2012. Do I need to file a Canadian ...
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