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posted Jun 14, 2020 9:45:02 AM

What will be my residential status for tax purposes if my stay in Canada for the tax period is for 110 days? I am on a personal leave of absence from my employer.

Significant economic ties include having a driver's licence, bank account, RRSP account, health card, I have been repaying my Credit card dues regularly even when I am not in the country.

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 15, 2020 10:25:18 AM

Your residential status for Canadian income tax purposes depends largely on whether you have significant residential ties to Canada. The most important factors are; do you still have a home, spouse, dependents in Canada? Other relevant considerations can be factors such as the "economic" ones you have listed. More information in this regard from CRA can be found at: Determining your residency status.  If you are still unsure about your status you can request a ruling from CRA by using the applicable form: