RRSP withdraw non resident. Eat the 25% or do section 217?

[taxquestions]

Liquidating RRSP. Value $62k CAD. I live in the states now.

I can pay 25% in taxes ( $15,295 ) or do section 217 and file a return as a non resident.

Would section 217 work out better? I would still mostly be in the Canadian federal tax bracket of 15%, but would provincial, CPP or other taxes apply? Just trying to do some quick math here to see which would make sense.

[nelsona]

To use 216, you must essentially have no other income.

Then, it simply becomes a calculation. If it is better use it, if not, drop it.

[nelsona]

I meant 217. Instead of provincial tax, you pay a federal surcharge. You do however, if your other income is low enough (ie. you are not working in US), you get to claim all eligible deductions, including medical expenses.