If I am a non-resident working in Canada, can I apply non-refundable credits to lower my taxes in Canada?

Allan Madan, CA
 Mar 20, 2013
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Generally speaking, non-residents of Canada are not eligible to deduct non-refundable credits from their Canadian tax payable. However, if your income earned in Canada is 90% or more of your total worldwide income earned in the year, then you will be entitled to the same tax credits as residents of Canada are. This test takes into account all sources of income including but not limited to: employment, business, rental, taxable capital gains, and dividends.

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ALLAN MADAN

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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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