Free Tax Guides for Non-Residents & Cross-Border Canadians

Whether you are leaving Canada, working in the US, or earning rental income as a non-resident, CRA has specific filing requirements you cannot ignore. Our free guides simplify complex tax rules and help you avoid costly penalties. Download the guides that apply to your situation and take control of your cross-border tax obligations.

Departure Tax Tax Residency Section 216

Leaving Canada? Your Assets Could Be Taxed Before You Go.

Your departure from Canada triggers tax obligations most people discover too late. CRA treats your assets as “sold” the day you leave. This free guide walks you through deemed disposition rules, residency ties, form requirements, and strategies to protect your wealth before you go.

What’s Inside the Guide:

Deemed Disposition Rules – How CRA taxes assets you never actually sold
Residency Ties Checklist – Primary and secondary ties that determine your tax status
Exempt Assets – Which holdings like RRSPs and TFSAs avoid immediate tax
Required Forms – Step-by-step guidance on T1161, T1243, and T1244
Rental Property Strategies – How to handle Canadian real estate after you leave
Departure Date Planning – Timing strategies to reduce your tax bill

Missing one form like the T1161 triggers automatic CRA penalties up to $2,500, even if you owe zero tax.

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Working in the US While Your Family Lives in Canada? You Could Be Taxed Twice.

Working in the United States while your spouse and children remain in Canada creates a tax residency trap most professionals never see coming. Your visa status and work location do not determine where you pay taxes. This free guide explains how CRA determines your residency, how the Canada-US Tax Treaty protects you, and how to avoid paying taxes in both countries.

What’s Inside the Guide:

The Residency Myth – Why your work location and visa status do not determine your tax residency
Primary vs. Secondary Ties – The exact checklist CRA uses to claim you as a Canadian resident
Treaty Tie-Breaker Rules – A 5-test walkthrough to determine which country has the right to tax your income
Centre of Vital Interests – Why your spouse and children’s location is the most critical factor for CRA
Foreign Tax Credits – How to use Form T2209 and IRS Form 1116 to prevent double taxation
Reporting Requirements – What both CRA and IRS expect you to file each year

CRA and IRS share taxpayer information. Failing to report worldwide income based on your true residency triggers audits, heavy interest charges, and potential prosecution in both countries.

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Non-Resident Landlord? Stop Paying 25% Tax on Your Gross Rent.

Non-resident landlords lose thousands of dollars every year to the flat 25% withholding tax on gross rental income. Section 216 allows you to pay tax only on your net profit after deducting mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, and repairs. This free guide shows you how to file correctly, meet CRA deadlines, and keep more of your rental income.

What’s Inside the Guide:

Gross vs. Net Taxation – How Section 216 lets you deduct expenses and pay tax only on your actual profit
Two Compliance Paths – Choose between paying 25% upfront for a refund or filing Form NR6 to reduce monthly withholdings immediately
The Canadian Agent Rule – Who qualifies as your resident agent and why you need one
Critical Deadlines – The difference between June 30th filing and the 2-year deadline that protects your deductions
Avoiding CRA Penalties – How to stay compliant with monthly remittances and avoid automatic late fees
Refund Recovery – Steps to reclaim overpaid withholding tax from previous years

Most non-resident landlords save thousands of dollars annually by filing a Section 216 return instead of accepting the flat 25% withholding tax on gross rent.

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