Based on the information provided below, do i need to file Canadian taxes?
 -     staying in Canada since Nov 2016
  -    separated from spouse  who lives in Canada but not a legal separation or decree                       from court informed CRA on June 4, 2012
  -    severed ties with Canada since 1992
  -     no income in Canada
  -     no personal property in Canada
  -     employed in Washington USA
  -     dual Canadian and USA citizen 
  -     no bank account
  -     no MSP care card
  -     children lives in Canada but no dependent age since Jan. 21, 2017
  -     has not filed returning resident (not sure if i filed exit)
  -     no permanent home in Canada ( no lease or ownership)
  -     full time employment in the State of Washington
  -     Washington driver's license
  -     vehicle registered  and insured in the State of Washington
  -     Health insurance in the State of Washington
  
  -     Costco membership before separation from spouse
			
			
									
						
							Do I need to file Canadian Taxes?
Moderator: Mark T Serbinski CA CPA
Do I need to file Canadian Taxes?
wiliezle
			
						"Staying in Canada" means residing in Canada. You cross border every noght to go home? Resident in Canada.
So, yes, since Nov 2016.
			
			
									
						
							So, yes, since Nov 2016.
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