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Old 1st July 2009, 09:59 AM
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Default Pros and cons of getting Canadian non residency status
Hi!
I am a Canadian living in the UK. I moved here in Jan 2008 and married my husband ( who is English) in December 2008. I do not have a canadian income, however i did work in Canada for the first 2 weeks of Jan 2008.

I've been told that I need to file a non-residency form to avoid paying taxes in both countries. Is this true even if I am not earning a canadian income? I'm not sure if it makes a difference, but my income is £24000.

The only reason that I am reluctant to become a non-resident is that my husband and I are planning to move back to Canada in about 10 years (I'm planning ahead!). Will this move be more more difficult ( for both myself and my husband) if I move back as a non-resident?

ANY help you could provide would be much appreciated as I have no idea what to do!

Thanks everyone!

Michele
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