Many questions need to be answered to know if you have been filing your Canadian income tax return correctly.
Are we correct to assume you've been out of Canada since 2017?
As per the CRA: you have residential ties with Canada
The most important thing to consider when determining your residency status in Canada for income tax purposes is whether or not you maintain or establish significant residential ties with Canada.
Significant residential ties to Canada include:
Secondary residential ties that may be relevant include:
- personal property in Canada, such as a car or furniture
- social ties in Canada, such as memberships in Canadian recreational or religious organizations
- economic ties in Canada, such as Canadian bank accounts or credit cards
- a Canadian driver's license
- a Canadian passport
- health insurance with a Canadian province or territory
Your residency status if you normally, customarily, or routinely live in another country
You may be considered a non-resident of Canada if you did not have significant residential ties with Canada and:
- You lived outside Canada throughout the year (except if you were a deemed resident of Canada)
- You stayed in Canada for less than 183 days in the tax year
Please read the information regarding your status is before completing your tax return.
We would suggest you contact the CRA if you are not sure what your Canadian residency should be 1(800) 959-8281
Canada Revenue Agency / Customer service.
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