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wdnsdy

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Jan 25, 2014
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Sydney
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AOR Received.
08-04-2013
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17-01-2014
Med's Done....
24-01-2014
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21-02-2014
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06-05-2014
Hello everyone,

I’m a PR, wanting to start my freelance work offering translation to Japanese clients. I’m using a service similar to UpWork and will be receiving my pay through that service.

When it’s time to file my taxes, will there be any issues?

Also, is it a problem if my bank account is in Japan? If I claim them as my foreign income, would it matter where the bank account is?

Just thought I’d throw my question here and see if anyone had similar experience or have advise for a beginner!

Thanks in advance!
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Buffalo
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28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hello everyone,

I’m a PR, wanting to start my freelance work offering translation to Japanese clients. I’m using a service similar to UpWork and will be receiving my pay through that service.

When it’s time to file my taxes, will there be any issues?

Also, is it a problem if my bank account is in Japan? If I claim them as my foreign income, would it matter where the bank account is?

Just thought I’d throw my question here and see if anyone had similar experience or have advise for a beginner!

Thanks in advance!
No issues as long as you declare this income in your Canadian tax return.
 

Copingwithlife

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Jul 29, 2018
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Sounds like your are self employed, if you invoice thru that service, and not an employee keep in mind, that if your income is over $30K, in any four rolling calendar quarters, you are mandated to register for a GST/HST account.