Posted on: 13-08-07 12:23:02
I believe #2 has already been answered in the other posts above. Pretty much as long as you don't have an address, bank account, etc. in Canada you are generally not responsible for taxes. Like jonav suggested, I would refrain from getting your SIN unless you plan to work here. i.e I would only get it when you finally come to Canada permanently.
As far as #5 if you have never driven before, and would need driver's training, my understanding is that it can be quite expensive, your best bet would be search the forum or google for driving schools in the area. The actual graduated licensing process itself should not be too expensive, however auto insurance if you actually want to get a car is a whole different issue.
#1 - you could provide an "approx" figure - err to the higher value is OK as no harm if you bring lower goods of lower value.
#2 - better to get advice from professional who handles similar cases - the fee you would pay will certainly compensate for the loss of "unknowns".
#3 - compare the features/prices for brand names that have global after sales support (Dell/sony/toshiba/lenovo/etc) with the offers from few links below - add 14% to products sold in Ontario as tax.
http://www.futureshop.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
http://www.tigerdirect.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
http://www.businessdepot.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
http://www.bestbuy.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
#4 - choosing a apt on or close to subway is advisable if you dont plan to drive (to reccommend a few intersections with plenty of rental apts - yonge/finch, don mills/sheppard, yonge/davisville, yonge/sheppard, yonge/eglinton)
map of public transit - http://www.ttc.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
for apt rentals -
http://www.renters.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
http://www.viewit.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
http://www.rentersnews.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK
#5 - for drivers license - http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english" rel="nofollow">LINK
Good luck..
yellowknife: Thanks for your time and response, however for point # 2 in third para , I have mentioned about global income of 100K, any idea on that?
Secondly I was thinking of applying for SIN , so in parellel can fish for jobs still being in my present country of residence till the time I have to stay back due to some reasons, but would I be taxable if apply for SIN? even me not being in Canada nor have job or any other connection other than PR?
As far as driving is concerned, I know to drive but before I get my license I had to change my country due to work and so happened that could not take the license, in these circumstances I dont have a driving license, but I know to drive, so was looking for answers what could be the cost of accquiring the same there and how much time will it take?
Dear Coolcola: Thank you so much for the links and inputs and guidance. I shall refer them all and raise any doubts if still have, thanks again for your response and precious time too.
Mapledreams
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Originally posted by mapledreams
Dear Friends
IMy questions are
1. On............................. landing there for ever.
2. Will my income (earned out of Canada) after stamping the PR and getting SIN become taxable, if so how much percentage will be taxable, and how I should be paying my taxes, what will be the formalities to be done for this.
I do not wish (If there is a legal provision) to pay tax for the income I have not earned in Canada and also when I have not started living in Canada .
Recently a friend informed me that income earned out of Canada after getting PR if is more than 100K CAD, then the amount above 100K is only taxable under the Global income parameter, Is this true? OR is there any other rule or catch 22 situation.
3. Is it better to buy ..................................................and quality?
4. In the initial period I shall be in Toronto.....................................................has more public transport facilities and health care available.
5. How much is the total cost ............................... does not know driving.
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Dear Maplesdreams,
I did go through the questions raised and the numbering of them, there in.
I think you have most of the answers to them provided by the other readers.
What be fuddles others and also me is the manner in which it is worded and the un supported nature of the statement by one of your friends which has raised doubts in all of us. Let me proceed in a systematic manner and answer them with Yes and No.
When you arrive here in Canada, your prime intention is to obtain a PR card which will provide you with re-entry {back} into Canada and a foot in through the door.
Now the next question is, are the other cards and licences are necessary ?
ANS: NO.
Would they be of assistance in getting a job from within or from outside.
From outside: NO
From within : YES
Will my income (earned out of Canada) after ..... getting SIN.....
The wording in your question is "earned out of Canada", and it means that you ARE earning income here. Then, it will be taxable and you will have to include all of the income you derive from any part of this world. (TOTAL WORLD INCOME) Percentages are based on the calculations made with the help of the tax tables. They will provide you with relief, and permitting you with appropriate deductions, you will know which slab you are falling under and then apply the rates suitable to it.
If you are asking us, if it is earned "OUTSIDE OF" Canada, then, not being a resident, but only a PR card holder, you are not asked to account for the same, as long as you are a transient and you are not a RESIDENT with a permanent address and did not earn it HERE. So, NO taxes are asked from you and you need not report.
NOW, if you earned the income out of Canada, then, a SIN Number will give you an identification and towards which you can remit and keep track of the same and the Canadian Government will accept it. {BUT will not thank you for the same}
Would you like to get a SIN card?
ANS: NO
Thus far you have no ties to Canada. Gettin the PR Card is the first step, that does not mean you have PERMANENT ties to Canada. You only have a means of re-entering Canada. So, that leaves you free to pursue your job and earnings in some other part of the world. But you can surely come back and stay here permanently, just before your two years are getting over AND you want to remain and work for the next three years, consecutively, to fulfil the residency requirements.
Your friend informed you with some information and if he thinks it is correct, then, you should ask him to provide you and us with correct details and reference to either a publication from the Canadian Gocvernment or to the amendment that they may have in the works, information to which he is privy to. Now, name your source or the individual so we will know, also if it it could be verified here with the assistance of the freedom of information act. Otherwise remove the same from your query by editing it or ask the moderator to help you do the same. It is baseless and has no validity.
This is only a response to the query 2) in your posting.
Hope this clears all of the cobwebs. Some one else will reaffirm the same.
Freddie.
Dear Freddie,
Thank you so much for your time in clearly understanding my question,specially #2 and replying. Thanks for highlighting the \"Out of Canada\", you are right, it gets misunderstood. I will try myself to correct the question and if not possible will take help of administrator.
You are right, I will ask the friend who informed me about the taxable structure(100K plus) to clarify and provide the source of information.
You have eased my worries to the subject by using the simple YES & NO method, appreciate that indeed.
Thanks once agian!
Regards,
Mapledreams
