This publication provides a high level overview of the tax, social security and work permit regulatory compliance requirements for expatriates engaged to work in Canada.
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Canadian tax legislation is complex and requires proper planning and a broad understanding of income tax rules and regulations to minimize possible negative tax implications to both employee and employer.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other regulatory agencies, such as the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), are actively in the process of identifying taxpayers and employers who are non-compliant with Canadian taxation and payroll remitting, reporting, and filing requirements. The CRA is also working closely with other foreign tax authorities and regulatory agencies thus increasing the complexities associated with an international global workforce entering Canada.

These initiatives have significantly increased the compliance activity and the scrutiny of the CRA and as such, Doane Grant Thornton Canada’s Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice can assist expatriates and their employers navigate through Canadian tax and employment related matters including advising on tax planning opportunities, management of assignment policies and the provision of Canadian tax filing services.

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T45 - a. Canada Accordion block expatriate tax facts and figures
T45 - b. Canada Accordion block expatriate tax basis of taxation
T45 - c. Canada Accordion block expatriate tax other taxes

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