Help: File Tax vs Permanent Residency Obligations (PRO)

[queen88]

Is it risky to file tax return because it may trigger Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to investigate my PRO?

I landed to Canada in 2009 and left in Jan, 2013 without residential ties to Canada.

I have moved back to Canada in April, 2016 after 3 years stay in Hong Kong.

I do not currently meet the Permanent Residency Obligations (PRO) requirement.

I want to file a tax return for 2016 as I have rental income from Hong Kong.

Is it risky?

 

[steaky]

As a resident in 2016, you will have to file a return no matter what.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Filing your tax return has nothing to do with IRCC.

 

[queen88]

As a resident in 2016, you will have to file a return no matter what.

You are correct and i'll file it.

Filing your tax return has nothing to do with IRCC.

Thanks!