Tax Checksdeductions
I earned foreign income after moving - did I handle it right?
Foreign income mistakes usually surface during reviews.
Is this you?
- I became a Canadian resident and still earned income abroad
- Tax was paid in another country
- I wasn't sure how Canada treats this
"If it was taxed abroad, Canada doesn't need to know."
Foreign income often must be reported first, with credits applied later to avoid double taxation.
Why guessing is risky
- Unreported foreign income can trigger reassessments years later
- Missing credits can inflate tax unnecessarily
- Document gaps make corrections harder over time
Safe to ignore if
- I had no foreign income after residency
- All income and credits were handled correctly
Stop and check if
- I earned foreign income after arrival
- I'm unsure whether credits were applied correctly
Resolve the doubt
Check my foreign income risk (2 minutes)We'll tell you if this needs reporting and what to do next.
"Most people uncover a reporting order that prevents double taxation."