Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2016 timeline and updates

[GuyanaGirl]

You both should file although he has no income, It will give you extra benefits for the fact that you're married
He definitely has ties in canada as he has OWP and lives with his wife here. So he is a resident for the tax purposes. He can also get some GST back and other benefits for health insurance if you live in a province where you pay for it.

IT's not that hard. I use simpletax.ca . It can link both of your accounts and does everything for you

Thank you! That also was my reasoning when considering my options. I usually use a tax software like turbo tax for my own filings, but I was not at all sure how complicated it would be given his situation.

 

[carolbb23]

Me and my husband, did taxes together last year and he makes more than me plus even cra knew too since my hubby who I am sponsoring makes more than me. We did together since 2015

 

[GuyanaGirl]

Last year (2015) I was able to claim the wife as a dependant. The taxable deduction was like $11,500. They allowed the deduction, despite her landing in Canada in September, and Marriage in June.

When I spoke to my dad about it, he suggested that it's probably a sliding scale, because, yes they were dependant to a certain extent, but that would be offset against the amount they eventually earned. This is old-school CRA, so take it with a grain. That said, I should be able to let every one know in a couple wks when our accountant submits our 2016 returns.

11g! Well my goodness, if I get anything close to that its going right into our house fund. I will definitely be filing for him then, I just wasn't sure what the expectation was given the circumstances. The extra they will probably get us will help with that stupid extension of work permit application I need to file on Monday. :

 

[carolbb23]

Thank you! That also was my reasoning when considering my options. I usually use a tax software like turbo tax for my own filings, but I was not at all sure how complicated it would be given his situation.

Me and hubby went to a tax specialist in our area to do our taxes we paid like 80 for both of us

 

[GuyanaGirl]

Me and hubby went to a tax specialist in our area to do our taxes we paid like 80 for both of us

Thank you for the note !
I was eyeing an entity like Softtron to file for us this year, my t4 isn't here yet so I still have time to decide what I will file with

 

[profiler]

11g! Well my goodness, if I get anything close to that its going right into our house fund. I will definitely be filing for him then, I just wasn't sure what the expectation was given the circumstances. The extra they will probably get us will help with that stupid extension of work permit application I need to file on Monday. :

My wife hadn't filed yet. So, CRA held my return for pre-processing. Speaking to the CRA processor on the phone, I explained the situation, and asked "What can I send you for proof".

- Passport Scan with the Canadian *wisa* + the entry stamp
- Marraige Certificate
- Letter outlining what we discussed.
- Good measure I included a copy of her temporary SIN so they knew the filing has happened.

Two weeks later, a mega return showed up.

 

[carolbb23]

My wife hadn't filed yet. So, CRA held my return for pre-processing. Speaking to the CRA processor on the phone, I explained the situation, and asked "What can I send you for proof".

- Passport Scan with the Canadian *wisa* + the entry stamp
- Marraige Certificate
- Letter outlining what we discussed.
- Good measure I included a copy of her temporary SIN so they knew the filing has happened.

Two weeks later, a mega return showed up.

Such a pain in the tuckus to do all that. Calling them waiting

 

[GuyanaGirl]

My wife hadn't filed yet. So, CRA held my return for pre-processing. Speaking to the CRA processor on the phone, I explained the situation, and asked "What can I send you for proof".

- Passport Scan with the Canadian *wisa* + the entry stamp
- Marraige Certificate
- Letter outlining what we discussed.
- Good measure I included a copy of her temporary SIN so they knew the filing has happened.

Two weeks later, a mega return showed up.

mega? That's the mother load !
In other news, I entered the dm guessing game 8)
For my July 20 application, I'm guessing August 31st...ambitious guess? Quite possibly ..lets see

 

[carolbb23]

mega? That's the mother load !
In other news, I entered the dm guessing game 8)
For my July 20 application, I'm guessing August 31st...ambitious guess? Quite possibly ..lets see

Hey aren't there refugees coming in February 2017

 

[profiler]

Such a pain in the tuckus to do all that. Calling them waiting

It was worth $11000, Carol... Would you call them?

BTW when you get a pre-processing review warning letter -- you have a number that reaches the person who evaluates the claim. It's the person with the finger on the button. Was totally easy. No joke.

 

[volkov]

Hey aren't there refugees coming in February 2017

ugh

they already knew about their plan for this though, so they shouldn't be able to use that as an excuse again

 

[profiler]

For my July 20 application, I'm guessing August 31st...ambitious guess? Quite possibly ..lets see

I gave an example how to calculate. I think it might be sooner than that

 

[profiler]

ugh

they already knew about their plan for this though, so they shouldn't be able to use that as an excuse again

Yeah, Carol is what we call a "Negative Nancy".... (source: South Park).

 

[carolbb23]

ugh

they already knew about their plan for this though, so they shouldn't be able to use that as an excuse again

We all know it too soon

 

[neevan]

Hello Guys,

Do we need to show any employment letter for spouse sponsership application? Both of then are in canada, but while applying we dont have jobs