topic If I have foreign income totalling less than $45,000 and have already paid tax in the country where I earn, should I still owe tax in Canada? in Investors and rental owners

If I have foreign income totalling less than $45,000 and have already paid tax in the country where I earn, should I still owe tax in Canada?

juliaflor000 — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:41:05 GMT

- I earn in Australia - Tax paid on Australian income was 30%

Re: If I have foreign income totalling less than $45,000 and have already paid tax in the country...

TurboTax_Susan — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:10:29 GMT

Are you a resident of Canada for tax purposes? Did you have any Canadian income? If you didn't earn any income from Canadian sources, you generally won't have to pay tax or even file a return. This Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) page has more information on who needs to file a return: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/income-tax/personal-income-tax/who-should-file-tax.html

Re: If I have foreign income totalling less than $45,000 and have already paid tax in the country...

juliaflor000 — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:51:39 GMT

I did not have any Canadian income, but I continue to file returns annually in order to transfer tax credits to a guardian. This is why I am surprised that I should owe any tax.

Re: If I have foreign income totalling less than $45,000 and have already paid tax in the country...

TurboTaxAniqua — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:13:23 GMT

As my colleague previously stated, if you did not earn any income from Canadian sources, you will generally be exempt from paying taxes.