Benefits

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brianbbc
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Benefits

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Does the cra use income made outside Canada and prior to taking up Canadian residency in determining if you qualify for gst/hst credit and Canada child benefit credit or is it world income only AFTER you establish residency?
nelsona
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They do use pre-arrival income as well.
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brianbbc
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Re: Benefits

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Any idea if they just consider earned income or total income (passive from capital gains, dividends, interest or unemployment insurance).
nelsona
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Re: Benefits

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Look at the form you need to fill for the credits. it is net income, just like in any normal full tax year.
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