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    Net take home after Tax.

    A simple Google search would have shown you multiple sources, but here's one: http://www.ees-financial.com/calculators/TakeHomePayCalculator.htm
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    Child Tax Benefit - Question

    No need to apply again. You will continue to receive it, and it will be adjusted based upon your most recent income level.
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    Taxes

    Yes, any income you make anywhere in the world is taxable when you are living in Canada.
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    Canada Insurance Help

    What I meant is that you said you had no intention of breaking the law, but in your previous post, you had proposed doing two things (that I quoted) that are both illegal. Regardless, yes....if you are living here, and your wife is earning money overseas, her earnings are taxable in Canada.
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    Canadian gross salary and net salary

    The following items will be deducted from your salary: - Income tax (federal and provincial) - Canada Pension Plan contributions - Employment Insurance contributions After that, there are voluntary deductions like RRSP contributions, enhanced medical coverage, etc.
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    Insurance pre-arrival, pregnancy

    1. Yes. There are no "pre-existing condition" qualifications for OHIP. 2. Do a search on this forum as many alternatives have been recommended in the past. 3. Yes, you can purchase the insurance online. 4. It would depend on the policy.
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    Canada Insurance Help

    I'm sure that was not your intention. However, saying/doing things like "put in a higher figure to avoid taxes when I sell and make a capital gain" and "not declare her income and show her as not working" will clearly put you on the wrong side of the law.
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    Question about Cost Consideration For Vehicle Import for COPR Landing

    If you are landing as a new PR, you are allowed to bring in household goods (including your car) without any duties or taxes. Your vehicle must be listed on your B4 form that you present to customs officers at your port of entry. I assume you are moving to Canada from the U.S. If you are...
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    Child Tax Benefit Cancellation

    Your accountant is wrong. you need to call the CRA and inform them that you have left the country ASAP.
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    Becoming an Immigration Consultant

    1) Yes, since there are no real qualifications required to become a consultant, there are plenty of them out there now. 2) Yes, people still do, but most don't need to. 3) Read this forum. You can learn a lot from the experience of others.
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    Does exclusion order affect visitors visa

    A visit visa for Canada? Absolutely. A visit visa for European countries? Probably not.
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    Child benefit and Tax filing for newcomer

    1) Yes, you are eligible now that you are residing here. 2) The CRA allows one parent to apply, and usually prefers the wife to be the primary applicant. 3) No, this is not required as you were not a tax resident in Canada. However, you will have to disclose your income from last year on the...
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    Entering Canada by land with expired PR card - RO not met

    Your situation is very different than the OP's in that: (i) your PR card had not expired; and (ii) you had not applied and been refused a PRTD.
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    Canada Insurance Help

    1. Like the entire tax system in Canada, the deceleration of value is based on trust where the government expects you to be honest. In the event that you are audited, and the CRA reviews documents and figures out you lied, you will be subject to severe financial and criminal penalties. Given...
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    Canada Insurance Help

    I disagree with a number of your points, and would request that you refrain from passing on erroneous information. 1. You can bring in funds from overseas without any taxes forever. However, if you do have assets abroad that are valued at more than $100k, you will have to declare these on your...
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    Sending Money from Oversea to Canada

    - There is no limit on the funds that you can send to Canada - There are no taxes on bringing in your savings from abroad
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    Moving to Toronto - Cost of living

    A 1 BR apartment downtown will cost you $1,800 per month. Car payments will obviously vary based upon the car purchased, but you can expect a few hundred dollars and then an additional $150+ for insurance. Add in food, entertainment, vacations, etc. and you will need at least $80k to live...
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    How can I get concrete information about Canada?

    For jobs, take a look at any of the job sites or ca.indeed.com while collates opportunities from other sites. For housing, check the listings on mls.ca and you'll get a good idea of what's available, how much and what the monthly payments will be.
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    First time home buying advice

    Not to mention property taxes, and any special assessments that the condo board may decide to impose.
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    PR living outside Canada with Family in Canada

    As explained in the article, it doesn't really matter where you live. If you have family in Canada, and they are using the social services here, you are deemed to be a resident. It makes perfect sense...if all breadwinners lived abroad (and didn't pay taxes), and their families lived here and...