_Canadian Taxes for US visa holder

[HimDesai]

Hi All,

I am sure these information is there somewhere, but unfortunately I cannot find it. Here is mu situtaion that I need help on-

I entered Canada via Buffalo on Oct-08 completed my immigration for PR card. Applied for PR card, SIN card and opened a bank account. AFter 3 days I returned to US.

1. Do I need to pay taxes for 2008 in Canada? (I have not received any interest from bank)
2. I will be moving to Canada in April-09. Can I get my moving expense deducted from 2008 taxes or 2009 taxes?

Thanks ahead
Regards
HD

 

[bigboy00]

Hi All,

I am sure these information is there somewhere, but unfortunately I cannot find it. Here is mu situtaion that I need help on-

I entered Canada via Buffalo on Oct-08 completed my immigration for PR card. Applied for PR card, SIN card and opened a bank account. AFter 3 days I returned to US.

1. Do I need to pay taxes for 2008 in Canada? (I have not received any interest from bank)

-- If you do not have any ties in Canada (no house/family) and no income from Cdn sources, you do not have to file cdn tax return.

2. I will be moving to Canada in April-09. Can I get my moving expense deducted from 2008 taxes or 2009 taxes?

-- Read moving expenses guideline (see Instructions for moving expenses in 2009 return when you are ready to file 2009 return, in early 2010).

 

[HimDesai]

Thanks a lot.