How the CRA Knows if You Left Canada

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Discover how we can help: https://blueprintfinancial.ca/ Business inquiries? Email us: [email protected] How does the CRA know if you left Canada? I get this question all the time from people moving abroad—or thinking about it. They wonder how closely the CRA can actually track them, especially when it comes to taxes, OAS, GIS, or provincial healthcare. In this video, I’ll show how they find out—and what can happen when they do. Explore these links: CRA tax traps: https://blueprintfinancial.ca/exit-canada-tax-guide-download How to Become a Non-Resident & Exit Canada's Tax System: https://youtu.be/nM9EVU1ryKQ Blog Post: https://blueprintfinancial.ca/how-the-cra-knows-you-left-canada/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 CBSA Entry and Exit Records 01:29 Passport and Immigration Documents 01:48 183-Day Rule and Travel Patterns 03:04 Global Financial Data Sharing 03:58 $10K+ Transfer Reporting 04:35 Canadian Tax Slips Still Filed 04:50 Direct Information Requests 05:23 Third-Party Data Collection 05:58 Retroactive Reassessments 06:20 Penalties and Criminal Prosecution 06:54 Home, Family, Financial Ties 07:41 Digital Footprint & Public Clues Disclaimer: The videos and opinions on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Neither Christopher Liew nor Blueprint Financial provide specific investment recommendations. For investment advice, please consult a registered professional. This channel is not responsible for any investment actions taken by viewers based on these videos.