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Now and ongoing

Review the FAQ section for any further points relevant to you.
Consider seeking support for specific items from Deloitte or other advisors if Deloitte is not engaged to provide such advice.

It's important to retain all relevant records for the period you're working in Canada. These generally include:

Travel:
Please maintain accurate travel records and supporting documentation such as boarding passes, booking receipts, confirmation, emails, etc.

Work abroad: meeting agendas, itineraries, screenshots of emails sent for days spent working outside Canada.

Investments: statements or certificates relating to any investment income for the tax year and details of any taxes withheld or paid.

If you are becoming a Canadian tax resident, obtain records of investments/properties you hold for deemed acquisition purposes.

These records may be required for accurate completion of your Canadian tax return and will be needed if CRA requests them to support your tax return.

End of Canadian tax year.
You should now consider how you will prepare your tax returns or if you wish to engage a tax preparer.

Due date for T4 slip, “Statement of Remuneration Paid” from the employer.
Certain slips (such as T3/T5 slips from mutual funds and trusts and RRSP contributions in Jan-Feb) are issued in March.
If you are eligible and wish to make RRSP contributions for the prior tax year, they must be made within the first 60 days of the current tax year.

For most individuals: Prepare and file your Canadian tax return and Form T1135 (if applicable)
Pay any tax balance due

If you or your spouse have self-employment income: Prepare and file your Canadian tax return and Form T1135 (if applicable).
Please note that any taxes payable are still due by April 30.

Await your Notice of Assessment from the CRA detailing if they accepted your return as filed or made any changes.
The CRA may send letters requesting supporting documents, provide them to the CRA as soon as possible by the response due date indicated in the letter or engage a tax advisor to respond on your behalf.