Collecting child benefits while filing paperwork

[dualmami 0]

Since I just got married and my son and I are planning to stay in the unnaited states until everything is processed and completed, is it ok that I am still collecting the child tax benefit for my son and when should I inform them that I am planning to move out of the country?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Since I just got married and my son and I are planning to stay in the unnaited states until everything is processed and completed, is it ok that I am still collecting the child tax benefit for my son and when should I inform them that I am planning to move out of the country?

when you file Canadian taxes next year (I am assuming you are legally in the US, so no big issues will come up), you will file as an emigrant, indicating the date where you ceased to be a Canadian resident - and they can make you pay back the child tax and any other benefits (i.e. GST rebates). But I'm not exactly sure. Someone, we need here!

Since I just got married and my son and I are planning to stay in the unnaited states until everything is processed and completed, is it ok that I am still collecting the child tax benefit for my son and when should I inform them that I am planning to move out of the country?

when you file Canadian taxes next year (I am assuming you are legally in the US, so no big issues will come up), you will file as an emigrant, indicating the date where you ceased to be a Canadian resident - and they can make you pay back the child tax and any other benefits (i.e. GST rebates). But I'm not exactly sure. Someone, we need here!

oh, and ....

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Yes, you will need to file your 'exit' tax returns (a regular return form stating the date you left Canada - you can pro-rate your tax credits to that day) and if you have received any benefits for which you are not eligible - GST credit, Child Tax Benefit, etc. they will either deduct the overpayments from any refund you have due or else send you a bill to repay the overpayments. It is much easier to notify them that you have left the country (they will mail your tax form to your new address), and if you receive any cheques after the date you left the country, to mail them back the cheques, uncashed.

[Flames9_RN 358]

By the sounds of the poster, she is just down in the USA as a visitor and hasnt recieved her K3 or cr-1 interview yet. So if ur down just visiting thats ok, but once u move, nope not entitled to them (as above stated) and ur not entitled to health coverage in Canada. And there are other possibilities to consider, but i dont function well on only 1 cup of coffee!! :-)

[dualmami 0]

Ok i am in the USA and plan not to leave until after I've gotten a response from filing all the necessary forms. I was told to file forms I-485, I-130 and I-765. I have not done that yet. I guess until I have completed the paper work I am still considered a visitor. I just figured it would still be ok to collect GST and child tax benefit until I am granted permanent residency here in the USA.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Ok i am in the USA and plan not to leave until after I've gotten a response from filing all the necessary forms. I was told to file forms I-485, I-130 and I-765. I have not done that yet. I guess until I have completed the paper work I am still considered a visitor. I just figured it would still be ok to collect GST and child tax benefit until I am granted permanent residency here in the USA.

In that case, yes you are ok to collect, like flames said.