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Newcomers and Departures

Canadian tax guidance for people moving to Canada, leaving Canada, or managing tax residency changes.

Service Overview

Moving to or from Canada can change your tax obligations. Residency date, foreign income, Canadian source income, assets, benefits, and departure reporting can all affect the return.

Proficiency Tax helps newcomers and departing residents understand Canadian tax requirements during transition years. We review arrival or departure dates, income sources, and filing obligations so the return is prepared with the right context.

Tax residency is fact specific. We help you organize the facts and understand what may need to be reported to the CRA.

Our Approach

Clear guidance for newcomers and departing residents on Canadian tax filing and residency changes.

Residency Review

We review arrival or departure details and relevant ties to Canada.

Income Review

We identify Canadian and foreign income for the transition year.

Filing Preparation

We prepare the return with residency dates and required disclosures.

Future Guidance

We explain next year considerations and record keeping.

Key Benefits

Tax guidance for people moving to or from Canada with clear residency and filing support.

Support for first year and departure year tax returns.
Guidance on Canadian tax residency questions.
Help with foreign income and Canadian source income reporting.
Clear process for people in transition.

Popular Questions

Answers to common questions about Canadian tax for newcomers and departing residents.

Do newcomers file a Canadian tax return?
Many newcomers file a return for the year they become residents, depending on income and benefits.
What is departure tax?
Departure tax can apply when a person ceases Canadian tax residency and is deemed to dispose of certain assets.
Does immigration status decide tax residency?
Not by itself. Tax residency depends on facts and residential ties.
Can you help if I moved mid year?
Yes. Mid year moves are common and require careful date and income review.

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Why Choose Proficiency Tax

Bilingual English and French support
Secure client portal for documents
Ottawa based and Canada wide service
Clear guidance for complex tax matters

Need Help With a Tax Matter?

Speak with Proficiency Tax for clear guidance on personal, corporate, non resident, and CRA tax matters.

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