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Earning money outside of Canada while on EI

wherethestorystarts

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Feb 11, 2020
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Hi, I am wondering if I need to report earnings that I received from outside of Canada.

Here's my situation: I'm physically in Canada, but I have just opened to get freelance work online from my home country.
I'm out of work right now despite actively looking for jobs in my field.

Will I have to report these future earnings from outside of Canada (It's not US) when I'm reporting for Employment insurance?

Additionally, I will report earnings from this freelance work to my home country, but would I also have to include these earnings when I file taxes in Canada next year?

I just wanted to make sure I'm following all legal requirements and avoid any potential issues.

Wonder if anyone here had a similar experience, thanks.
 

foodie69

VIP Member
Dec 18, 2015
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Hi, I am wondering if I need to report earnings that I received from outside of Canada.

Here's my situation: I'm physically in Canada, but I have just opened to get freelance work online from my home country.
I'm out of work right now despite actively looking for jobs in my field.

Will I have to report these future earnings from outside of Canada (It's not US) when I'm reporting for Employment insurance?

Additionally, I will report earnings from this freelance work to my home country, but would I also have to include these earnings when I file taxes in Canada next year?

I just wanted to make sure I'm following all legal requirements and avoid any potential issues.

Wonder if anyone here had a similar experience, thanks.
Yes, all money needs to be reported
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
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Hi, I am wondering if I need to report earnings that I received from outside of Canada.

Here's my situation: I'm physically in Canada, but I have just opened to get freelance work online from my home country.
I'm out of work right now despite actively looking for jobs in my field.

Will I have to report these future earnings from outside of Canada (It's not US) when I'm reporting for Employment insurance?

Additionally, I will report earnings from this freelance work to my home country, but would I also have to include these earnings when I file taxes in Canada next year?

I just wanted to make sure I'm following all legal requirements and avoid any potential issues.

Wonder if anyone here had a similar experience, thanks.
Would add that you are required to report your earnings through consulting to EI.
 
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