Child benefit while on vacation

[Sajid3157]

I have been continuously residing in Canada as a permanent resident along with my family (which includes my spouse and a 4 year old child) since April, 2017 and getting child benefits since then. My wife and child are now planning to go for 2 month vacation to India in end of January, 2019 and return by March. Can someone advise if we need to inform CRA about the 2 month absence from Canada?

 

[Poutine2012]

You might find this helpful: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/international-non-residents/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents/factual-residents-temporarily-outside-canada.html#nttlmnts

 

[canuck78]

I have been continuously residing in Canada as a permanent resident along with my family (which includes my spouse and a 4 year old child) since April, 2017 and getting child benefits since then. My wife and child are now planning to go for 2 month vacation to India in end of January, 2019 and return by March. Can someone advise if we need to inform CRA about the 2 month absence from Canada?

A 2 month vacation should likely be fine. Longer starts to be questionable.

 

[Sajid3157]

Thanks Poutine2012 and canuck78 for valuable information

 

[canuck78]

Thanks Poutine2012 and canuck78 for valuable information

Always best to call CRA and ask. Only our opinion.