{"id":5257,"date":"2022-04-20T15:51:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T15:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filingtaxes.ca\/?p=5257"},"modified":"2022-04-20T15:51:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T15:51:48","slug":"newcomers-to-canada-tax-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filingtaxes.ca\/newcomers-to-canada-tax-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcomers to Canada: Tax Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a&nbsp;newcomer&nbsp;or know someone who is? As a new immigrant, your first year is undoubtedly the hardest as you are adapting to your new environment and learning new aspects of life. Filing taxes is right up there on the list of strange concepts for many \u2013 but don\u2019t worry, that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newcomers are required to file an income tax return, even if they only arrived in Canada in the last few months of the calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read this blog to learn&nbsp;more about Canadian taxes and the deductions and credits that are available to you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-very-light-gray-color has-very-dark-gray-background-color\"><strong>Residency Status&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a resident of Canada, you are liable for Canadian income taxes on your worldwide income. You become a resident of Canada for income tax purposes when you establish significant&nbsp;residential ties&nbsp;in Canada. You can usually establish these ties on the date you arrive in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Significant ties include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A home in Canada is either rented or owned<\/li><li>A spouse in Canada<\/li><li>Dependents in Canada (such as children)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-very-light-gray-color has-very-dark-gray-background-color\"><strong>File a Tax Return<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a resident of Canada, you must file a tax return if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Have to pay tax; or<\/li><li>Want to claim a refund<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you have not received income in the year, you have to file a tax return to continue receiving the benefits and credit payments that you are entitled to. The filing due date for personal tax returns is April 30 of the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complete Your Tax Return<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three areas on your tax return that must be completed during preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Identification:<\/strong>&nbsp;Complete the entire identification area on page 1 of your tax return. This is used to assess your tax return and calculate your GST\/ HST credit, plus any benefits you may be entitled to under the Canada child benefit.<\/li><li><strong>Date of entry in Canada:<\/strong>&nbsp;When completing this area on your return, enter the date you became a resident of Canada for income tax purposes.<\/li><li><strong>Partner Information:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter your partner\u2019s net world income for the year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-very-light-gray-color has-very-dark-gray-background-color\"><strong>Benefits You Can Claim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Canada Child Benefit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have kids, claim the&nbsp;Canada Child Benefit. This is a tax-free monthly benefit payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. Families with children under age 6 will receive an annual tax-free benefit of up to $6,400 per child. Those with children between the ages of 6 and 17 will receive up to $5,400 annually. Households with children with an annual income below $30,000 will receive the maximum payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the Canada Child Benefit, fill out and send form&nbsp;RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application&nbsp;to the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency.html\"  title=\"Canada Revenue Agency\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Canada Revenue Agency<\/a> (CRA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GST\/ HST Credit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GST\/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low-income offset all or part of the GST\/HST that they pay. You no longer have to apply for this credit, the CRA will automatically determine if you are eligible for the credit when you file your next tax return. The credit is determined by the number of children that you have registered for the Canada Child Tax Benefit or the GST\/HST credit, and your family net income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-very-light-gray-color has-very-dark-gray-background-color\"><strong>Deductions You Can Claim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RRSP Contributions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can deduct contributions made to a Canadian-registered retirement savings plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pension Income Splitting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&nbsp;and&nbsp;your partner were residents of Canada on&nbsp;December&nbsp;31,&nbsp;2015, you can elect to split your pension income. To make this election, you&nbsp;and&nbsp;your spouse or&nbsp;common-law&nbsp;partner must complete and attach&nbsp;Form&nbsp;T1032.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moving Expenses:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, you&nbsp;cannot&nbsp;deduct&nbsp;moving expenses. However, if you entered Canada to attend courses as a full-time student enrolled in a program at an educational institution, and received a&nbsp;taxable&nbsp;Canadian scholarship, you may be eligible to deduct your moving expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support Payments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you make spousal or child support payments, you may be able to deduct the amounts you paid, even if your former spouse or&nbsp;common-law&nbsp;partner does not live in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Deductions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Professional fees<\/li><li>Employment expenses<\/li><li>Childcare expenses<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-very-light-gray-color has-very-dark-gray-background-color\">Wrap Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you consider these tips if you are a newcomer to Canada and claim all the tax credits and deductions that are available to you. If you need any advice on tax-saving strategies from an expert tax accountant in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, and Hamilton feel free to reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/filingtaxes.ca\/\">Filing Taxes<\/a> at 416-479-8532. Schedule an NTR engagement appointment with us and take the first step towards proper management of your finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> The information provided on this page is intended to provide general information. The information does not consider your personal situation and is not intended to be used without consultation from accounting and financial professionals. Salman Rundhawa and Filing Taxes will not be held liable for any problems that arise from the usage of the information provided on this page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a&nbsp;newcomer&nbsp;or know someone who is? 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