Tax help for Canadian expats and non residents with ties to Montreal
If you left Montreal or Quebec but still have income, property, or other ties in Canada, you still have tax obligations. MontrealTax.com helps you understand your status and file the right returns with CRA and Revenu Québec.
Residency rules are not intuitive. You can live abroad and still have to file in Canada. We help you avoid double taxation, missed filings, and surprises from Canadian tax authorities.
For Canadians abroad who still have ties to Quebec
If you used to live in Montreal and now live abroad, you are not alone. Many people keep a condo, a rental, or investments here. We help you understand what that means for tax.
What is included when we handle your expat tax file
You get a clear assessment of your status, the right forms filed, and practical guidance on how to stay compliant while you live outside Canada.
Review of your residency status
Tax residency is about facts, not just where you think you live. We go through your ties and timeline to see how CRA and Revenu Québec are likely to view you.
- Assessment of residential ties in Canada and abroad
- Discussion of resident, non resident, and deemed resident scenarios
Departure returns and returns for the year of move
The year you leave or arrive has special rules. We handle that year so your file shows when you left or became resident.
- Departure returns for Canadians leaving Montreal or Quebec
- Returns for newcomers to Canada who arrive mid year
Non resident reporting of Canadian income
If you left but kept rental or other Canadian income, there are special rules for withholding and reporting.
- Non resident tax on rental income from Montreal and Laval properties
- Section 216 returns and related forms where appropriate
Foreign property and T1135 reporting
Holding assets outside Canada can trigger extra reporting when you are resident. We help you see if that applies.
- Review of foreign accounts and investments for T1135 thresholds
- Filing of T1135 where required and guidance for future years
Coordinated Quebec and federal treatment
Quebec has its own view of residency. We align your federal and Quebec filings so they tell a consistent story.
- Matching CRA and Revenu Québec positions where both apply
- Clarification when Quebec no longer considers you a resident
Fixing past issues and responding to notices
If you left years ago and are not sure what was filed, we can review and suggest a clean up plan.
- Review of past filings and gaps since you left Canada
- Help responding to letters and assessments from CRA and Revenu Québec
Typical expat situations and a clear way forward
Most expat problems come from unclear status or partial information. We start by putting your story on a timeline and mapping it to the rules.
Common expat and non resident situations
You do not need all the answers. You only need the facts of where you lived, worked, and what you kept in Canada. We take it from there.
- Moving from Montreal to another country for work while keeping a condo here
- Leaving Quebec and renting out your former home as a non resident
- Splitting time between Canada and another country over several years
- Receiving Canadian pension or investment income while living abroad
- Realizing you never filed a departure return or non resident forms
You tell us when you left, where you live now, how often you come back, and what you still own or earn in Canada.
We analyze your ties, apply CRA and Revenu Québec criteria, and confirm what should be filed and for which years.
We prepare the needed returns and forms, explain the impact, then file once you approve. If past years need clean up, we set a plan.
Stay compliant with Canada while you build your life abroad
Your home, work, and family may have moved, but Canadian tax rules still matter. We keep your Montreal and Quebec ties in order so you can focus on your life in your new country.
Ready to talk about your expat or non resident tax situation
Tell us where you live now, when you left Canada, and what income or property you still have in Montreal or Quebec. We will confirm the right service and outline the next steps.
- Country where you live now and when you left Canada.
- Any property, rentals, or investments you still hold in Quebec.
- Which Canadian returns you filed in the last few years, if any.