Do I need to file Canadian Taxes?

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wiliezle
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Do I need to file Canadian Taxes?

Post by wiliezle »

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
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nelsona
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Post by nelsona »

"Staying in Canada" means residing in Canada. You cross border every noght to go home? Resident in Canada.

So, yes, since Nov 2016.
nelsona non grata. Non pro. Please Search previous posts, no situation is unique as you might think. Happy Browsing :D
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