Tax Checksincome
I moved to Canada - did I pick the right residency date?
Residency errors usually show up as benefit clawbacks.
Is this you?
- I moved to Canada partway through the year
- I had foreign income before or after moving
- I assumed my landing date set my residency
"My landing date automatically equals residency."
Residency depends on timing and ties. Choosing the wrong date can quietly misalign benefits and reporting.
Why guessing is risky
- GST/HST credits are often paid first, then clawed back 12-24 months later
- Early residency claims can expose foreign assets prematurely
- Fixing residency after reassessment is complex
Safe to ignore if
- I moved on January 1 and had zero foreign income
- My residency date was explicitly confirmed
Stop and check if
- I moved any other day of the year
- I had income before or after arriving
Resolve the doubt
Check my residency risk (2 minutes)We'll tell you if this needs reporting and what to do next.
"Most newcomers just need one correct residency decision applied once."