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Yes, I have read it is worldwide, ever. Just looking to know if there is a specific governing body that would provide such information (e.g. local tax authority), but I gather this might vary from country to country. thanks

I am not asking how to commit fraud, I am asking how does one prove that he has not owned, or not, a home abroad?

First time home buyers in Canada are eligible for a rebate on the land transfer tax, as long as they have never owned a home, anywhere in the world, ever. How would the Ministry of Finance, or the CRA, be able to control if anyone has owned a home outside of Canada?

Hi, Seeking some help on the following situation: Could a PR from Canada work remotely for US company (with no office in Canada), with occasional travel to the US to meet clients? Is this possible or would a visa be required? What would be the tax consequences of this? Thanks

Hi I am aware that generally you are not entitled to employment insurance for the time you leave the country. However, I have read that this does not apply on the weekend, as you must be available to work from Monday to Friday. Is this the case? May someone from Toronto on EI go spend the...

Hello, would like to ask for assistance in determining how to proceed in regards to receiving a notice of termination of employment. After working for 8 months (permanent contract) at a company, this person received Monday night an email from her employer informing to consider that as her two...

Her current passport is under her maiden name and she does not have an old expired passport as it mandatory to hand in your old passport in her country upon renewal. The landing papers do state her maiden name, but the SIN doesnt (it is 'First Name' 'Last Name' format)... She does have a...

Thank you for your insights - just to clarify: 1) Would only the past 5 years be considered in regards of residency requirments compliance, or could the PR status be revoked for not meeting those requirements anytime in the past, eventhough they are met in the meanwhile? 2) By entering the...

Thank you for your replies. She has a passport from a visa exempt country. Say she tries to come back, and explains her situation to the airport immagration officer. Could he revoke her status on the spot, or would that require some time to get analyzed? Could she eventually appeal a negative...

First of all, is it even possible to keep status? Consider the following situation: a couple immigrated to Canada in the early 80’s as permanent residents, and had 3 children, all born in Canada. After about 10 years in Canada, the couple separates, and one of the parties moves back to her...

Hi, My common law partner (PR) and I (Canadian), moved to Canada in 2013 (year that she received PR status). We have never contributed to TFSA's, and have not lived in Canada since they were created (2009). We submitted our tax return for 2013, and received a notification from the CRA...

Thanks for your reply Awesomeg. The country I have lived in is Portugal (I am a dual citizen). I will give Revenue Canada a call on this.

Rosie1957, thank you for your reply, this information is very helpful and clarifying. I have lived abroad for the last 22 years, with no residential ties to Canada. In fact haven't been to Canada since 2005. Must I declare my world income in my tax return?

Hi, My common-law partner (new permanent resident), and I (Canadian), just moved to Canada in November/2013. While I still started working in 2013, my partner did not. Even though I am Canadian, I will be filling taxes here for the first time, and expecting to get refunded the totality of what...

Hi My wife landed in Toronto November 29th, 2013 (almost 3 months ago), but she hasn't received her PR card in the mail yet. Anybody know how long this should take? And where we should contact? thanks kevs

This is a great topic, thank you. I have one question: I will be landing this week in Canada, and I will be bringing a GTF list. My mom will be visiting me for Christmas in Canada. Could she bring me the goods on that list when she visits, or does it have to be me getting the stuff? Will she...

Thanks Sweden, but just a question: can some of the "goods to follow" be brought in by someone else (say my mom comes and visits for Christmas)? thanks

Hello, this is a great post! I have just a question: Can the items identified to be imported later, be brought by a relative or friend when they visit, or will we have to bring them ourselves when we travel back? thank you. kevs

Can anyone help on these questions? thanks

Another question - Regarding importing our belongings to Canada, as I understand, both me (returning Canadian), as my partner, will have to fill out the B4 form: 1) Do the items to be freely imported have a maximum value amount? 2) Can the items identified to be imported later, be brought by...