Hi,
I have recently sponsored my parents to Canada, the process took 8 years start to end due to inadmissibility issues pertaining to my dad's health, but nonetheless, both of my parents made it to Canada last year.
Things changed since I first intended to sponsor my parentes and although I still support them and intend to as long as I need to, my personal circumstances have changed. with the economy slowing down, I am looking at the option of leaving Canada. luckily my brother is also in Canada and my parents currently live with him.
My question is, am I considered a nonresident if I leave canada and cut all ties that i can. I can't do anything about my parents, they are still being taken care of by my brother and I but I got an offer abroad and it is better for my family if I take it.
thanks and I apologies for the lengthy email
non-residency
Moderator: Mark T Serbinski CA CPA
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While they may or may not be "dependants" for immigration purposes, in that you are financially responsible for them if they cannot support themselves, that dose not mean that they are your dependants within the mening of tax residency.
This is especially true since you are establishing US tax residenct, and the treaty overrides CRA definitions.
You are still ultimately "responsible" for them, but will no longer be resident in canada for tax purposes, the day you move to US.
This chnages nothing with respect to their status.
This is especially true since you are establishing US tax residenct, and the treaty overrides CRA definitions.
You are still ultimately "responsible" for them, but will no longer be resident in canada for tax purposes, the day you move to US.
This chnages nothing with respect to their status.
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