To Skylla or Lion: Question Regarding CRA

[turboracer]

Hi,

My parents landed in 2007 stayed for 14 days after then they came in 2010 stayed from November to 2011 February then left and came back on 2012 March

So do they have to file income tax return from 2007 to 2010 ?

And also will they receive hst / gst for that ?

 

[Ocamry]

Hi Turbo,

From my personal experience it is good to get advice from more than 1 tax advisor/accountant. The most conservative and /or least experienced would play it safe and say to file every year.

My case is quite similar to your parents. I was advised to file only for 2011 onwards coz last year I was deemed to be permanently residing in Canada. My case is also easier to determine because prior to 2011 I do not have any property, bank accounts etc in Canada. You can read about my case in a thread dated July 4.

All the best. Cheers!

 

[Leon]

No, they don't have to file for time they were not settled, not living in Canada and not having an income.

 

[turboracer]

Thanks OCamry a lot ..for the reply

 

[turboracer]

Thanks a lot Leon I am out of relief to know then thanks a lot ....