EI Tax Slip

[ceriserose 1]

I don't know if it's an allergy to government paperwork, old age, or aversion to taxes that's causing my memory lapse, but I can't find it on the HRDC site nor can I remember...

When do they send out tax slips for EI? Is it the rule they have to be in the mail by Feb 28?

Additionally, can anyone who was resident in the US tell me the approximate timeframe in which they received theirs?

Thanks!!

[Flames9_RN 358]

You will get a T4E, I belive I received mine early march, but I do not recall for sure

[ceriserose 1]

Thanks! I used to know this stuff but U.S. stuff has kicked it out.

I'll await it in a few weeks then.

[Flames9_RN 358]

When i filed my Cdn taxes for the yr (9 months) I received EI, I got a nice refund. There is a form (217???) that one can fill out and get some of that 25% back they deducted from EI. Of course other factors are considfered (other $$ made in Canada, etc)

[ceriserose 1]

Yes, in my situation I won't be filing Cdn taxes (my exit taxes were 2005 and I had EI from Jan 1, 2006 to Feb 27, 2006). I'm not sure what will happen but hopefully it'll come out in the wash.

[Flames9_RN 358]

You can still file Cdn taxes. My exit taxes were 2004(december). I received EI from Feb to Oct. 2005 My only income for the most part was the EI (and a bit of severence pay carried over from 2004) You may not get much back for 2 months, bu tprobably enough for a good night out!! I think my refund check was over $2000 cdn. And there is a income tax progrom (probably a few) that allows you to file for FREE if u make under a certain amount, and it recognizes non-residents in its software. Think it was quick tax??

[wally 0]

get your T4E online

I forgot what site but I was able to print it and the return documents and have mailed everything in already. For the T4E, you'll have to have your access code. Remember, there is a specific address for non-residents to send your returns to.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Yes, online!! Damn, I think that is where I did get mine after all!! Just goto the Canada gove site, and poke around. I forget exactly how it was done, but was fairly simple and painless. I think one require their 4 digit password or soemthing that is found on ur bi weekly Ei forms that they mailed you. I do recall phone the 1-800# and asking for assistance!

[Waiting in Vancouver 6]

Thank you everyone for the hint about getting it online ... We have been waiting for the EI T4E so we can finish our taxes ... In case others are trying to figure out where what site to go to, here is the link ...

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/home.shtml

Now it is time to try to figure out our taxes ... We are hoping there is a local company that can give us a hand as this year will probably be the most confusing ...

[Flames9_RN 358]

We used Hewitt jaackson the past few yrs. The one guy we used weas their "Cdn expert" Wasnt much of an expert , but I think it worked out,lol, We purchased their insurance, so if IRS does coem after us, Hewit jackson has to cough up the $$$. What screws up most USA tax people is Cdn RRSP's (one need to fill out form 8891)

[Waiting in Vancouver 6]

We used Hewitt jaackson the past few yrs. The one guy we used weas their "Cdn expert" Wasnt much of an expert , but I think it worked out,lol, We purchased their insurance, so if IRS does coem after us, Hewit jackson has to cough up the $$$. What screws up most USA tax people is Cdn RRSP's (one need to fill out form 8891)

My wife was told that there is a company here that knows the canadian taxes ... So we plan on meeting with them to see if they can help ... I guess the hardest thing for my canadian taxes will be the fact that I cashed in all of my RRSPs ... Wasn't alot about $9000.00 cdn but it probably will confuse things ...

[Flames9_RN 358]

I cashed in a pile of RRSp's this yr as well. According to wife's parents accountant (who doesnt know much about USA/Cnadad taxes mind you) he stated since I already paid taxes in canada on them, i should not have to do anyhtign about them with regards to my USA taxes. Doesnt sound right to me though, so i have to investigate further.

[zyggy 9]

I'll do it for you '

It's not that bad... Just do some reading... If you need any assistance, I'll help out where I can without actually seeing the numbers...

[zyggy 9]

I cashed in a pile of RRSp's this yr as well. According to wife's parents accountant (who doesnt know much about USA/Cnadad taxes mind you) he stated since I already paid taxes in canada on them, i should not have to do anyhtign about them with regards to my USA taxes. Doesnt sound right to me though, so i have to investigate further.

Flames...

You do have to report the amount that you cashed in on your RRSP's as income on your US 1040. However, if Canada taxed you on them, you can take a foreign tax credit on the foreign tax that was paid on them... So you may not have to owe US tax on anything. The US/Canada tax treaty does not allow for double taxation, but you do have to report it. If the tax in Canada is less than that in the US (doubtful), you have to make up the difference in the US.

I would also fill out a Section 217 return to see if you can get a portion of the non-resident taxes that were taken out of your RRSP's back from CRA.

I really should go into business doing foreign taxation... I am giving away all this free stuff when I could get some bucks for doing it...

Edited February 19, 2007 by zyggy

[Flames9_RN 358]

Ya, I was goin gto contact Revenue Canada to see if I could use Section 217 and get som eof the $$ back, just like I did with my EI money. I was pretty certian that I had to state the RRSP as income, last yr read up a fiar bit on another website that had a lot of RRSP info, just have to go back and dig through the posts. At least here in the USA my Mortgage has planty of use at income tax time!! Thanks