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departure tax

Form T1161, Potential Tax Filings for Emigrants of Canada

September 18, 2013

If you live in Canada you might be surprised to learn that Canada is one of the few countries in the world that imposes a tax on emigration (departure tax). When a Canadian taxpayer leaves Canada for a long period of time (or permanently), they may be considered to have disposed of certain personal properties...

personal taxes

Tax Implications on Leaving Canada Permanently

August 9, 2011

So you have decided to leave Canada permanently and settle in another country. Maybe you’ve decided to take that great job in the United States or overseas or you just want to live somewhere where it’s always warm. You’ve finally got your US Green Card (or other immigration clearance) so you call in the movers,...