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- If you live outside of Canada temporarily, you are likely a factual resident.
- As a general rule, factual residents have residential ties to Canada, such as homes, businesses, or families, and they usually spend 183 days or more in Canada per year.
- As a factual resident, you must file an income tax return and report all of your Canadian and world income.
Canadian Tax Obligations If You Live Outside of Canada
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