Posted on: 22-05-17 09:32:47
Greatly appreciate Mr. ICAME for your helpful responses and sincerely express my gratitude.
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Originally posted by sudesingh
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Originally posted by Tony Arora
I express my sincere thanks to Mr. Sude Singh answering the queries.
Regarding receiving PR card before leaving Canada, I will courier these to them once ready. A small risk of getting PR delayed due to photo or some other issue is always there. Let us hope for the best.
You missed my point. I know one should think positively, but at the same time be prepared for the worst. I said what if, they are called for a re-take of the photograph, or what-if they're called to pick-up the PR card in person. The only way for them to re-enter the country is to apply a temporary permit.
It is not possible for them to stay in Canada due to employment back home for more than 3 week and the current PR card receiving time is around 6 weeks. If there is some issue about PR then they will apply and procure temporary permit and travel at later date to collect it.
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Originally posted by Tony Arora
Regarding filing the tax in Canada, my understanding is that as my parents stay in another country for indefinite period of time and even may not settle here in Canada; further more they have not established any kind of residential ties with Canada and so will qualify as non-resident Canadians for tax purpose till the time they become residents and establish residential ties in Canada.
My research shows that Non-resident Canadians are taxed on the income from Canadian sources only and not on the worldwide income. My sense is that my parents need not even file the tax returns as neither they will have to pay any tax nor will claim any refund/benefits from Canada. I would request from all of you if you could opine on the above subject or to verify its correctness.
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http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/nnrs-eng.html
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/cmmn/rsdncy-eng.html</font>
I suggest you review Step 2: Determine your residency status and its tax implications in the second link you provided. To be truly considered as a NR, one should apply for a NR status.
In this case your parent will not have established any residential ties, but I don't think they'll be considered as an NR. Again best to check with the authorities. We can advise you, but CRA will have the final word.
My understanding is that one must apply for change of resident status to NR status once one has a resident status. Any way, I will confirm with CRA as suggested by you weather they need to inform CRA.
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Originally posted by icame
Not sure if they are automatically enrolled and an application for SIN is automatically made, when they land at the airport.
In case its not automatically applied, don't even bother applying for the SIN, even less residential ties to Canada.
These days a SIN is issued at the airport when you land, so not applying is not an option. But having a SIN does not mean you have residential ties.
That is true, possession of a SIN card does not establish the residential ties.
JUST TO ADD TO MY PREVIOUS QUERIES:
Dear all,
•I came across the following link related to the my previous query, “whether my parents should inform CRA or get their approval for consideration of Non-Resident of Canada”.
http://taxca.com/blog-2016-23/
MYTH #1-AN INDIVIDUAL HAS TO GET “APPROVAL” FROM THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY TO BE CONSIDERED A NON-RESIDENT
There is absolutely no requirement for an individual to get “approval” from the CRA in order to be considered a non-resident.
In this regard, many people wrongly think that they need to submit form NR73, which is a request for determination of their residency status, before being considered a non-resident. This is certainly not the case, although the CRA may encourage that misconception. In fact, virtually all tax pros who are active in this area, including me, strongly discourage anyone from submitting that form to the CRA if they can avoid it.
•Now regarding the 2nd query,” is it mandatory for them to file IT even if their income from Canadian sources is Zero”?
http://www.taxplanningguide.ca/tax-planning-guide/section-2-individuals/canadian-tax-obligations-non-residents/
Non-residents are also generally exempt from filing Canadian income tax returns if the following criteria are satisfied:
No tax is payable by the non-resident for the current taxation year.
May I request your valuable comments and suggestions on the above links.
Thanking you in advance.
