Hi, I'm a PR and living outside Canada but have for the past year, my family is with me (Spouse & 1 children) I'm planning to go back April 2014 and stay in Canada, but recently I discovered that I wasn't suppose to receive Child Tax Benefits as long as my kids are outside Canada, this is because when I read the regulations of CRA it requires a (Resident) status but doesn't mention (or I've missed that) they need to be in Canada physically. can anyone advice how am I suppose to solve this when I return ? am I going to be in trouble ? can I just return the money ? please help.
Hi, I'm a PR and living outside Canada but have for the past year, my family is with me (Spouse & 1 children) I'm planning to go back April 2014 and stay in Canada, but recently I discovered that I wasn't suppose to receive Child Tax Benefits as long as my kids are outside Canada, this is because when I read the regulations of CRA it requires a (Resident) status but doesn't mention (or I've missed that) they need to be in Canada physically. can anyone advice how am I suppose to solve this when I return ? am I going to be in trouble ? can I just return the money ? please help.
Hi, kunal203
Write a letter to CRA and mention what you have stated above or you wasn't aware about regulation, calculate all amount which you received after your child wasn't in Canada, Write a cheque to CRA and send to them as soon possible. If you are not sure you can call them and call center agent will guide you how you can send them money back.
Toll free central number: 1-800-267-6999 / call 1-800-387-1193
If you were in Toronto – Ontario then you can send your letter/cheque to this address:
Sudbury Tax Centre
1050 Notre Dame Avenue
Sudbury ON P3A 5C1
If you're in other province or city check where to send your letter or ask the CRA agent, visit below link to find the contact details:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/ddrss-eng.html
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cntct/menu-eng.html
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/cctb/cctb_cntct-eng.html
