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New Member
posted Oct 30, 2019 2:04:17 AM

What are the tax implications of receiving money from abroad?

Purpose of the funds is gift/financial support from parents. Is there any tax implications?

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 2:04:19 AM

No, there isn't. Gift/financial support is not considered taxable income in Canada.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/rprtng-ncm/nttxd-eng.html 

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 2:04:19 AM

No, there isn't. Gift/financial support is not considered taxable income in Canada.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/rprtng-ncm/nttxd-eng.html 

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 2:04:20 AM

Thank you!

New Member
Mar 18, 2021 10:41:31 AM

The link doesn't work anymore, can you please repost the right one. I can't find anything similar on CRA