NON-RESIDENT & NEWCOMER TAX

Non-Resident & Newcomer Tax | Based in Embrun, Ottawa, Ontario - Serving Canada Wide

Tax support for newcomers to Canada and individuals with non-resident filing considerations. We help clarify residency, Canadian income reporting and the documents needed for a proper return.

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Returns for Non-Residents and Newcomers

We file Canadian returns for non-residents, new immigrants and international students – including rental and investment income from Canadian property, foreign property reporting on form T1135, and first Canadian returns for newcomers. We work with clients across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.

What’s included

Non-resident returns for Canadian income.
Canadian rental income, including the Section 216 election.
Foreign property reporting on form T1135.
First Canadian returns for newcomers, with benefits and credits claimed from the right date.
International student returns, including the GST/HST credit and tuition carry-forward.
Part-year residency worked out correctly.
Departure tax if you are leaving Canada.

Who this is for

People living abroad who own Canadian rental property.
New immigrants filing their first Canadian return.
International students who did not realise they should file.
Canadians who have left the country and need their residency status handled properly.
Anyone with property or accounts outside Canada that may need reporting.

What it costs

Every situation is different, so rather than posting a flat price list we look at your full picture first – how many
years, what type of return, how complex the business is – before we tell you what it will cost.
Book a free consultation and we will tell you exactly what your situation involves and what it costs. No surprises,
no obligation.

How it works

Free 15-minute call. Tell us your situation.
Send your documents. Drop them at the Embrun office or send them securely online.
We prepare and review. You see the work before filing.
We file and follow up. We deal with the next steps and CRA correspondence where applicable.

Serving Embrun, Ottawa, in Ontario and all across Canada

We work with clients across Embrun, Russell, Casselman, Limoges, Crysler and Winchester, and throughout Ottawa including Kanata, Stittsville and Richmond. Our office is in Embrun Plaza on Notre Dame Street. If you are not nearby, many matters can be handled remotely.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

I own a rental property in Canada but live abroad. What do I file?

Non-residents earning Canadian rental income are generally subject to withholding tax on the gross rent, but you can elect under Section 216 to file a return and be taxed on the net income instead — usually far less.

Do I have to report property I own outside Canada?

If the total cost of your foreign property exceeds $100,000 CAD, yes, on form T1135. Penalties for missing it are significant, and it is one of the most commonly overlooked filings for new Canadians.

I moved to Canada this year. Do I file a full return?

You file for the part of the year you were resident. Getting that first return right matters — it sets up your benefit and credit entitlements going forward.

I am an international student. Do I need to file?

It is usually worth it even if you owe nothing. Filing is how you claim the GST/HST credit and build tuition credits you can carry forward and use later.

Related services

US Tax Returns · Personal Tax Returns · CRA Audit Support

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