Topic: Canadian Tax Question
If a new immigrant drives to Canada from the U.S., "lands" and then turns around and drives back to the U.S., does one then become a tax resident for Canadian tax purposes, subject to Canadian taxation on worldwide income? In other words, does the mere act of "landing" and getting one's PR card, without actually taking up residence, setting up bank account, or creating any other ties to Canada, create "resident" status for tax purposes?
Also, does anyone have any recommendations for where to seek tax advice for a newly landed immigrant? |
Topic: tricky question
Here's a variant of Question 1:
What if one enters into a "common law spouse"-type arrangement with a same-sex partner after getting the PR visa but before actually landing? In particular, if the applicant and the common law spouse have lived together for less than 12 months (or otherwise don't meet the burden of proof to sponsor a common law spouse) at the time of landing, am I correct that such an applicant may land without informing the Visa Office of the "common law" relationship? |
