How to Save Canadian Taxes as a New Immigrant

Being a new Canadian Immigrant can bring up new tax implications. Set up an immigration trust to save on your new Canadian taxes.

New immigrants to Canada are subjected to Canadian income tax on their worldwide income, starting from the date they move to Canada. In an effort to increase immigration, the Canadian government does give immigrants a tax holiday for five years.

This means that your income overseas will not be subject to Canadian taxes for a period of up to five years. To qualify for the tax holiday, an immigration trust must be created. The trust will own your foreign assets and will not be subjected to taxation in Canada. It is very important that the majority of the trustees be located outside of Canada.

Here is the tip: Prior to moving to moving to Canada, create an immigration trust so you don’t have to pay tax on overseas earnings.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ALLAN MADAN

CPA, CA

Allan Madan is a CPA, CA and the founder of Madan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation. Allan provides valuable tax planning, accounting and income tax preparation services in the Greater Toronto Area.

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