GC Holder working remotely from Canada

[joefonte]

Hi there,

I'm a GC holder and non-resident of Canada. I have been working remotely from Canada for a US employer. US employer doesn't have a presence in Canada.

I was here for 4 months in March, then went back to the US and have been Canada for the past 2 months. If I stay until end of year I will have been in Canada for 187 days.

1) If I stay till end of year (187 days), will I be required to file taxes in Canada as a non-resident?

2) If I go back to the US for 4 days, and then return to Canada, can I avoid the hassle of filing a tax return in Canada?

Thanks so much for your help.

[nelsona]

CRA has issued guidance which allows those who are in canada due to Covid that they will not be considered resident.
Plese search the CRA site for the guidance.

[joefonte]

Thanks nelsona.

You are right, looks like days in Canada due to travel restrictions will not be counted. I guess the unclear part is that US border patrol will allow GC holders could go back even though travel restrictions are currently in place, but I assume CRA won't be picky about it for 2020.

For reference in case other people need it: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency ... ssues.html

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