Hello. Landed with my spouse in Feb 2018, left the country in 2 weeks. No residential ties ever since. No tax treaty between Canada and Qatar where I currently work.
I didnt do any tax return since I was classified as non-resident for tax purposes. In Feb 2020 arrived to Canada (took a vacation) to have our 1st baby delivered. Then COVID-19 happened and I got stuck in Canada. I still work remotely.
The thing is my wife applied for childs benefits. I am not sure if that would automatically make me a resident for tax purposes? I think my wife will have to file a tax return for this year in 2021 but not sure about myself. I don't even remember if when we applied from the hospital, that form included my SIN on it. And yes, we used Alberta Health Services coverage so she will need to stay for 183 days which I guess automatically makes her a resident.
When I contacted Immigration Services or something, they suggested it would change my status but they were not sure.
Thank you.
I didnt do any tax return since I was classified as non-resident for tax purposes. In Feb 2020 arrived to Canada (took a vacation) to have our 1st baby delivered. Then COVID-19 happened and I got stuck in Canada. I still work remotely.
The thing is my wife applied for childs benefits. I am not sure if that would automatically make me a resident for tax purposes? I think my wife will have to file a tax return for this year in 2021 but not sure about myself. I don't even remember if when we applied from the hospital, that form included my SIN on it. And yes, we used Alberta Health Services coverage so she will need to stay for 183 days which I guess automatically makes her a resident.
When I contacted Immigration Services or something, they suggested it would change my status but they were not sure.
Thank you.