It really finally got to me

[KevandKiki2 0]

I have to admit..I thought it would be easy doing CDN taxes when I left for the US in Oct 2005.

It is not.

1. I am with a green card a non resident of Canada as of Dec. 31, 2005..right?

2. I know I should multiply numbers by 75 per cent right...273/365 x 100 =75 per cent.

Do I use this for all numbers? Federal Taxes to be paid? I have looked at the Emigrant guide online and still don't get it.Bad for a guy with a business degree....sigh...

Best

Kev

[mandyyxz 0]

I have to admit..I thought it would be easy doing CDN taxes when I left for the US in Oct 2005.

It is not.

1. I am with a green card a non resident of Canada as of Dec. 31, 2005..right?

2. I know I should multiply numbers by 75 per cent right...273/365 x 100 =75 per cent.

Do I use this for all numbers? Federal Taxes to be paid? I have looked at the Emigrant guide online and still don't get it.Bad for a guy with a business degree....sigh...

Best

Kev

HI i am an accounting forth year student and i just have some tax course,maybe i can help u here..

first. since u have been living canada more than 183 days in 2005, u should be considered as a deemed resident of 2005 in canada. the residency rule of canada is no matter which country u r from if u live in canada more than 183 days u r a resident. for example, if u r an american citizen but u r working in canada all year long, u r a resident of canada.second i think u should claim all the tax from jan till oct( the time when u were in canada). the income u have made after oct shouldnt be included. hope this can help or u can ask some tax specialist on this issue.

Edited March 22, 2006 by mandyyxz

[ceriserose 1]

Why not call the Canadian International Tax number and ask them? 1-800-267-5177.

Also have a look around the Canada forum for other tax threads...there's quite a few on this forum, with some links back to the old forums.

[KevandKiki2 0]

Thanks for the replies..i called them once and was confused all to hell..maybe I'll give it another try..

Best,

Kev

[zyggy 9]

Thanks for the replies..i called them once and was confused all to hell..maybe I'll give it another try..

Best,

Kev

You are a non-resident of Canada as of the date that you left Canada and entered the US on your K or CR-1 visa. For your leaving return, you file using the T1 of the province that you lived in when you left Canada.

All of your exemptions must be prorated as of that date

Edited March 22, 2006 by zyggy

[KevandKiki2 0]

Thanks for the input..I think part of the problem is I keep downloading the non residents form INSTEAD of the one for BC residents...

Best,

Kev

[KevandKiki2 0]

Once I figured out I was using the non residents form instead of the BC ones and switched..iT was easy..Took me about 20 minutes to calculate...I used the program online that Flames used but it wa WAY OFF for me saying I owed 1200..They actually owe me 860.00.

Anyway..Here's a tip: If you made 0 income after moving or 90 per cent of your income in Canada for the tax year..You simply attached a note saying this and they Allow you to keep the Base personal amount provincial and federal rather that pro rating it.

Best,

Kev