Canada Tax Calendar
Complete tax deadlines for digital nomads from Canada
Official Sources & Attribution
All tax information is sourced exclusively from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other official government publications. This page contains original research and interpretation of official sources, not copied content.
Primary Sources
Legal References
- Income Tax Act § 250 (Person Deemed Resident)
- Income Tax Act § 128.1 (Immigration and Emigration)
- Income Tax Regulations § 2607
Sources last verified: August 7, 2025
Information current as of publication date. Always verify with official sources for the most current requirements.
Tax System
residency-based taxation
Tax Year
calendar year
Currency
CAD
Nomad Tax Obligations
Filing Requirements
- NOMust file while abroad
- YESForeign income reporting required
Extensions
No automatic extension for non-residents, but may qualify for extension if meeting specific criteria
Special Considerations
- • Departure tax on deemed disposition of assets when becoming non-resident
- • Continuing tax obligations for Canadian source income even as non-resident
- • RRSP/RRIF withdrawals subject to 25% withholding tax (may be reduced by treaty)
- • Principal residence exemption may be lost if non-resident for more than 4 years
- • Security for departure tax may be required for certain assets
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Residency Determination
Primary Factors
- •Residential ties to Canada (home, spouse/partner, dependents)
- •Secondary ties (bank accounts, memberships, provincial licenses)
- •Length and purpose of absence from Canada
- •Frequency and length of visits to Canada
Significant Residential Ties
- !Home in Canada (owned or rented)
- !Spouse or common-law partner remains in Canada
- !Dependents remain in Canada
Secondary Residential Ties
- • Personal property in Canada (furniture, cars)
- • Social ties (memberships in clubs/organizations)
- • Economic ties (bank accounts, credit cards, investments)
- • Provincial health insurance, driver's license
- • Professional memberships and licenses
2025 Tax Deadlines
All deadlines for ,Canada, taxpayers abroad. Dates shown account for automatic extensions where applicable.
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References
All information on this page is sourced from official government publications and legal statutes. Numbers in square brackets [1] throughout the page correspond to these references.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and represents our interpretation of official sources. Always consult the original government publications and seek professional tax advice for your specific situation.