Non-resident Canadian tax
Non-Resident Canadian Tax Filings
Arsen Accounting Services assists with applicable Canadian tax filings for non-residents, including Canadian rental income, certain property dispositions and eligible income elections. We review the circumstances and deadlines before confirming which filings are included.
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Tax preparation with Elena Arsen, CPA, CMA · Arsen Accounting Services
Preparation fees
Section 216 and section 217 returns: $1,050 each. Other applications are priced separately.
CAD, plus HST. Business and rental fees assume completed, reconciled bookkeeping. Final scope and fee are confirmed before work begins.
View pricing and conditions →Canadian rental income and section 216
A non-resident who receives Canadian rental income may have withholding obligations as well as a possible section 216 return. Form T1159 is used for the section 216 election. NR6 and NR4 matters may also be relevant. These processes have separate conditions and timing, so provide the complete rental and remittance history.
Selling Canadian property
A proposed or completed sale by a non-resident can raise section 116 notification and certificate requirements, including T2062 or T2062A where applicable. Tell us about the sale as early as possible. A section 116 certificate process is separate from calculating any income tax return obligation arising from the sale.
Certain pensions and other eligible income
A section 217 election may be relevant to certain Canadian-source income. Its suitability depends on the type of income and the taxpayer’s wider circumstances. Provide Canadian slips, withholding details and other income information so the scope can be assessed.
Residency and the limits of the service
Canadian citizenship alone does not settle tax residence. A change of residence or a treaty issue can affect the analysis. This service covers Canadian tax filings; foreign-country returns and legal conveyancing 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
Is a section 216 return the same as NR4 reporting?
No. They have different purposes. Section 216 concerns an income tax election; NR4 relates to reporting amounts paid or credited to non-residents and tax withheld.
Should I wait until after a property sale to contact you?
Contact us as early as possible. Non-resident property transactions can involve time-sensitive certificate and notification requirements that should be reviewed before closing where possible.
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.