This is incorrect. There are thousands of Canadian residents who are not required to file taxes as per Income Tax Act. Secondly, 'residence' status as per Income Tax Act is different than physical residence or residence as per IRCC. Do not want to get into details of this as it is not a tax forum
So please do not make statements about an area you do not have knowledge or expertise. It confuses other people.
For further study you may refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/you-have-file-a-return.html
Lol You know nothing about me or my expertise. I can debate if you want about TAXES. Please go through below points:
Do I have to file a tax return?
You have to file a return if you are a resident of Canada for tax purposes and you owe tax or want to receive a refund.
Residency for Tax Purposes
Canadian residency for tax purposes is
not the same as residency for immigration purposes.
People who
may be considered residents for tax purposes include:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Refugees (protected persons)
- People who have received approval-in-principle from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, to stay in Canada
- Temporary residents, such as foreign students and foreign workers
You become a
resident of Canada for tax purposes when you establish significant residential ties in Canada, usually on the date you arrive in Canada.
Residential ties include:
- A home in Canada
- A spouse or common-law partner and dependents who move to Canada to live with you
- Personal property in Canada, such as a car or furniture
- Social ties in Canada
Other ties that may be relevant include:
- A Canadian driver's licence
- Canadian bank accounts or credit cards
- Health insurance with a Canadian province or territory
Find out more about
residential ties on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website.
What if I am outside of Canada?
According to
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the most important factor in determining your residency in Canada for tax purposes is whether or not you maintain residential ties with Canada while you are abroad.
If you maintain residential ties in Canada, you may still be considered a Canadian resident for tax purposes. In this case, you have to pay Canadian income tax on your
worldwide income.
If you break your Canadian residential ties and leave Canada, you can become a Canadian resident for tax purposes again when you move back to Canada and re-establish your residential ties.
Generally, your residency status and tax obligations can only be determined on a case-by-case basis after taking into consideration all of the relevant facts. You can find information about determining your residency status in these guides:
This can be a confusing process. If you need more information or help, contact the
CRA or a settlement agency. To find help, go to
Services Near Me and search for "settlement services" in your area.
Source:
https://settlement.org/ontario/daily-life/personal-finance/taxes/do-i-have-to-file-a-tax-return/
if you want I can get you similar information from CRA website too. Answer I provided above was short and simple.
P.S.: I am an Accounting/Tax specialist.
