Must I file taxes if I am in Jamaica? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | April 1, 2014 Dear Ms Powell, I got my permanent resident card last year and I landed last February, but I had to come back to Jamaica to finalize my move. I know it's tax season and I was told that some tax documents were delivered to my house in Canada. Do I need to file tax returns considering that I have been out of the country most of the year? My friend says that I could get benefits if I file. What are the benefits of filing tax returns? Can I file from Jamaica? Could you give me some advice on how to file my tax for the first time? Thanks. - M.G. Dear M.G., The day you land in Canada as a permanent resident, you have established residential ties with Canada and, therefore, have the rights, benefits, and obligations as a permanent resident. As a permanent resident, you are entitled to receive benefits such as health-care coverage; childcare allowances; be able to live, ...
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