Canada is a popular destination for international students. If you’re among them, we hope this information will be helpful as your study abroad adventure begins! When it comes to filing your taxes, we understand this can be a bit confusing, but that’s why we’re here! Depending on your program length, whether you have a job,…

As a self-published author, it’s important to be aware of the tax laws that apply to you. There are a number of deductions and credits that you may be able to take advantage of, so it’s important to understand what they are. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the key things that…

Students who are studying in Canada may be wondering about their tax obligations. Are they considered residents for tax purposes? And what are the implications if they are considered residents? In this article, we will explore the tax implications for students living in Canada and studying here. We will also provide tips on finding out…

In this article, we will discuss how to become a non-resident of Canada. In order to become a non-resident of Canada; there is a requirement to end-up all primary ties and most of the secondary ties to Canada. We have further elaborated what includes in Primary ties as follows: What includes in Primary Ties to…

In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of becoming a non-resident of Canada as follows: Canada Child Benefit Upon becoming a non-resident of Canada, you will stop receiving the Canada Child Benefit. GST/HST Credits Upon becoming a non-resident, you will stop receiving GST/HST tax credits from the CRA. Repay Home Buyers Plan…

There are many tax implications of becoming a non-resident of Canada. Canadian income received by a non-resident is subject to Part XIII tax or Part I tax. For Part XIII tax, we have the following income sources in Canada; Dividends Rental and royalty payments Pension payments and CPP/QPP benefits Old age security Retiring allowances RRSP…

What is Section 216 The real estate sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Canadian economy. Income taxes in Canada are relatively high as compared to the other parts of the world. Therefore, people tend to move to gulf our other tax havens to avoid paying the Canadian tax. This can be achieved…

Many Canadians wishing to retire soon but are not looking forward to the miserable weather that takes up more than half of each year and the high cost of living, are faced with a certain dilemma, and that is the departure tax. According to the Broadbent Institute, a very small minority (around 15 to 20%)…

According to Section 105 of the Income Tax Regulations (Regulation 105), every person paying at any time in a taxation year, fees commissions or other amounts paid or allocated to a non-resident for services that are provided in Canada, shall deduct a withholding fee of 15% of such payment. This withholding fee shall be deducted…