Do i have to file taxes?

[Athena2018]

Hello,

I'm a PR since June 2018 and i have been out of Canada since Dec 2019- present. Due to covid and my fathers health issues i havent been able to get back to Canada. Also, when i left i had quit my job and currently there is no source of income in Canada. My question is:

1. do i still need to file taxes in this case?
2. In case i fail to file tax for a year or two while not having any source of Canadian income, what r the possible implications?

Thank you!

 

[steaky]

Do you have a spouse, children and home in Canada?

 

[Athena2018]

Nope. None.

 

[steaky]

Probably no then. But you are cutting close to meet your RO.

 

[canuck78]

Hello,

I'm a PR since June 2018 and i have been out of Canada since Dec 2019- present. Due to covid and my fathers health issues i havent been able to get back to Canada. Also, when i left i had quit my job and currently there is no source of income in Canada. My question is:

1. do i still need to file taxes in this case?
2. In case i fail to file tax for a year or two while not having any source of Canadian income, what r the possible implications?

Thank you!

Inly CRA can determine your tax residency status. You can contact them.