File a tax return as a refugee claimant

[joksuela]

Are refugee claimants considered residents for tax purposes? Or does this apply only to protected persons?

 

[Buletruck]

If you are working, you need to file tax returns.

 

[joksuela]

If you are working, you need to file tax returns.

I'm aware of that. I was looking into how to file the return using NETFILE and one of the restrictions is (you are a non-resident of Canada).
Since refugee claimants are out of status, are they considered non-residents?

 

[Ameeroov]

I'm aware of that. I was looking into how to file the return using NETFILE and one of the restrictions is (you are a non-resident of Canada).
Since refugee claimants are out of status, are they considered non-residents?

Since you are in Canada you have to claim a tax I also did it when I was refugee claimant , even if you don’t work you have to do it , visit any tax office they will tech you how to do it

 

[joksuela]

I am simply asking a straightforward question: Is a refugee claimant a resident for tax purposes or non-resident?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I am simply asking a straightforward question: Is a refugee claimant a resident for tax purposes or non-resident?

Your immigration status is irrelevant to your tax residency status. Yes, refugees can certainly be residents for tax purposes.