Arriving in or leaving Canada
Newcomer & Departure Tax Returns
Arsen Accounting Services helps individuals prepare Canadian arrival-year and departure-year tax returns. We begin with your move, residential ties, income and property information to assess the Canadian reporting for the relevant periods.
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Tax residence is a facts-based question
Immigration status and tax residence are not the same test. The date you became or ceased to be resident for Canadian tax purposes can affect the reporting required. Tell us about homes, family ties, time in each country and other relevant circumstances rather than assuming that a travel date alone decides the result.
Arriving in Canada
Provide income records for the year, identifying amounts before and after the relevant residence date. Foreign income and asset records may be needed as part of the review. We discuss the information required for the Canadian return and any applicable credits or other reporting, without assuming eligibility from immigration status alone.
Leaving Canada
Departure can involve income reporting, property information and deemed dispositions of certain assets. Applicable forms may include T1243, T1161 or T1244, depending on the facts. Not all assets are subject to the same rules. Acquisition costs and values at the relevant date help assess the work required.
Income or property retained in Canada
Canadian rental property, pensions or other income after departure may create ongoing non-resident obligations. Those matters should be considered alongside the departure-year return. We confirm the Canadian filings included in the engagement; foreign-country tax returns are outside the services described here.
CRA guidance
General information only. Requirements depend on the facts and the tax year. Service scope is confirmed before engagement.
Common questions
Before you get started
Does my immigration status determine my tax residence?
Not by itself. Canadian tax residence depends on the facts and applicable rules, including residential ties and potentially a tax treaty.
Does everyone leaving Canada owe departure tax?
No single answer applies to every move. Residence status, the property held and available exceptions or elections need to be reviewed.
Get in touch
Let's discuss your tax needs.
Tell us the tax years, province and filing needs. Prepare a short quote inquiry or contact us directly to discuss availability and scope.
Email: elena@arsenaccounting.com
Phone: (647) 297-4126
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Please provide a brief description of the assistance you need. Do not email SINs, passwords, banking details or sensitive tax documents in your initial inquiry. We'll discuss an appropriate secure method of sharing documents if we proceed.
Information on this website is general and is not individualized tax advice. Engagements are subject to acceptance, agreed scope and applicable terms.