Hello,

This is regarding a tax return in Canada.
This is the first time I use this forum, I would appreciate any information or advice.
My question is to Canadians who are living in Japan on a long term basis; I am one of them). Do we all need to file NR73 (Determination of Residency Status) form?

Following a death in the family in Japan 2010, my husband and I have been living in Japan for the most time since then. In 2011, I was only back in Canada for 3 weeks, and we had no work (income) in Canada, Japan or anywhere in 2011.

According to the CRA site, I seem to be a “deemed non resident” of Canada for the year 2011, (I have bank accounts and apartment that I rent out in Canada – rent began as of Jan 2012). Some say I don’t need to file a 2011 tax return given the above information, some say I better check with International Tax Services in Canada. I intend to do so but I wanted to ask in this forum first in case there are some people in a similar situation. Thank you very much for reading my post.