question about TAXES

[mdna]

hello,

i have been in a common- law relationship since nov 2011. my partner, who is a canadian citizen did not declare me as his spouse on his last tax return; however, he has changed his marital status and will be declaring me from now on (we were not aware that i could still be declared even though i am not a permanent resident of canada and do not have a sin). should we send a letter explaining why or just when we fill out this year's taxes send it as evidence?

we're sending our application tomorrow and any feedback would be highly appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[calissons]

Hi, my understanding is that you need to obtain a sin to be declared in your husband's tax form, and you need to be a resident for tax purposes to get a sin.

I suggest you google " T4055 Newcomers to Canada". ( I cannot post links yet).


"You become a resident of Canada for income tax purposes when you establish significant residential ties in Canada. Usually, you establish these ties on the date you arrive in Canada.

Newcomers to Canada who have established residential ties with Canada may be:

persons in need of protection;
people who have applied for or received permanent resident status from Citizenship and Immigration Canada; or
people who have received approval-in-principle from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, to stay in Canada.

What are residential ties?

Residential ties include:

a home in Canada;
a spouse or common-law partner (see the definition in the General Income Tax and Benefit Guide) and dependants who move to Canada to live with you;
personal property, such as a car or furniture; and
social ties in Canada.
Other ties that may be relevant include:

a Canadian driver's licence;
Canadian bank accounts or credit cards; and
health insurance with a Canadian province or territory.
For more information on residency status, please see Residency - Individuals or Interpretation Bulletin IT-221, Determination of an Individual's Residence Status.

If you want an opinion about your residency status, complete and submit Form NR74, Determination of Residency Status (Entering Canada)."