If I marry a Canadian and file a U.S. joint tax return this year, if she remains in Canada pending an immigrant visa, does she have to file a joint tax return in Canada?

Brainiac · ‎October 29, 2019

Would she need to file a Canadian tax return at all? If so, does it have to be a joint return with me, a U.S. citizen, or could she file a separate Canadian return without me?

Delphision · ‎October 29, 2019

There is no joint filing in Canada. As a resident of Canada, she will file a Canadian return. She will report her marital status as married, and will report your net income. She will use a Social insurance number of 000-000-000 for you and add your name and address as non-resident. She does not report any of your income tax return details. The net income figure is to enable the software to calculate her deductions correctly.

You can file a joint US return.

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Delphision · ‎October 29, 2019

There is no joint filing in Canada. As a resident of Canada, she will file a Canadian return. She will report her marital status as married, and will report your net income. She will use a Social insurance number of 000-000-000 for you and add your name and address as non-resident. She does not report any of your income tax return details. The net income figure is to enable the software to calculate her deductions correctly.

You can file a joint US return.

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Brainiac · ‎October 29, 2019

Very helpful, thanks!

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If I marry a Canadian and file a U.S. joint tax return this year, if she remains in Canada pending an immigrant visa, does she have to file a joint tax return in Canada?