International Student paid by E transfer

[Tishapatel]

Hey guys,
I worked full-time on student visa . I have not been on any contract with my employer and it was on a verbal basis. My boss paid me well enough on E-transfer, and no taxes are cut he pay me full amount and still I am student and in my summer break. So is there any issue by working like this or can I work like this ? please somebody help me what I should do and I need to pay tax afterwards?

 

[forevermore76]

Hey guys,
I worked full-time on student visa . I have not been on any contract with my employer and it was on a verbal basis. My boss paid me well enough on E-transfer, and no taxes are cut he pay me full amount and still I am student and in my summer break. So is there any issue by working like this or can I work like this ? please somebody help me what I should do and I need to pay tax afterwards?

You are working illegally and by paying taxes you will be exposing yourself and your employer to IRCC. By not paying taxes, you are committing tax fraud. In a nutshell, you and your employer are committing immigration and tax fraud which is considered serious.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/compliance/combat-tax-crimes.html

Would anything happen? Probably not.

 

[forevermore76]

Means I am working on sin then also it considered as illegal

I am working on sin then also it considers illegal

What do you mean? Your employer should deduct taxes unless you are working as an independent contractor. If you are a contractor, you report and pay taxes. It really shouldn't be much if you are a student. Also, you are allowed full-time work during scheduled breaks.

 

[Radmin]

Just a heads up i worked full time for 6 months as self-employed in IT, reported this income at 38k total and got hit with a 9k owing to the CRA.

 

[forevermore76]

Just a heads up i worked full time for 6 months as self-employed in IT, reported this income at 38k total and got hit with a 9k owing to the CRA.

Assuming OP is working a minimum wage job, their tax burden will be zero to none. If they are actually a full-time student, they will very likely get a refund too.

 

[milon45]

Hey guys,
I worked full-time on a student visa. I have not been on any contract with my employer and it was on a verbal basis. My boss paid me well enough on E-transfer through FairFX, and since no taxes are cut, he pays me the full amount while I’m still a student enjoying my summer break. So is there any issue with working like this or can I work like this? please, somebody, help me with what I should do and I need to pay tax afterward.

Working full-time on a student visa without a contract can be risky, as it may violate the terms of your visa. Since you are not having taxes deducted from your earnings, you could be responsible for reporting and paying taxes later. It's advisable to consult with an immigration lawyer or tax professional to understand the implications of your situation and ensure you are compliant with both immigration and tax laws.