Created for Canadian Expats
Whether you're leaving Canada, returning, or working abroad — this guide simplifies CRA rules, tax residency, departure tax, and everything in between.
Plain-English. Felix-tested. No fluff.
Why This Guide Exists
Most Canadians abroad get caught in tax traps simply because they didn’t know the rules. This ebook was made for real people — not accountants — so you can plan smarter, pay less, and stay compliant with confidence.
This isn’t just another tax manual. It’s built from real-world expat cases, simplified into plain English by Felix the Tax Fox.
Whether you're unsure about Canadian residency, departure tax, or just want peace of mind — you'll find answers here.
💡 Clear. Practical. No fluff.
✔ Trusted by global Canadians
✔ Based on CRA rules & court-tested examples
✔ Includes checklists and lifetime access
Made for Canadians Abroad
✔ Know exactly how to keep or lose residency — the legal way.
Avoid CRA Surprises
✔ Learn the rules behind departure tax, deemed disposal, and how to plan ahead.
Example Curriculum
- Chapter 1: Welcome to Canada – Your Tax Adventure Begins
- Chapter 2: Canadian Tax Residency – Rules, Tests & Common Myths
- Chapter 3: Case Studies – Factual vs Deemed Residents (with NR73 examples)
- Chapter 4: Your First Tax Year in Canada (T1 Breakdown, Reporting Dates)
- Chapter 5: Tax Traps – Global Income, Foreign Property, and the T1135
- Chapter 6: RRSPs, TFSAs, and Foreign Pensions – What’s Allowed?
- Chapter 7: Pre-Arrival Checklist – Capital Gains, Assets, and Exit Plans
- Chapter 8: Becoming a Non-Resident – Forms, Ties, and Strategy
- Chapter 9: Departure Tax Deep Dive – Triggers, Exemptions, and Valuations
- Chapter 10: What Income Stays Taxable (Rentals, Pensions, etc.)
- Chapter 11: Form NR73 vs Cutting Ties the Smart Way
- Chapter 12: How You’re Taxed After Re-entry
- Chapter 13: Rebuilding Residency + CRA Scrutiny
- Chapter 14: Sample Timeline – Return After 5, 10, 20+ Years Abroad
- Chapter 15: Declaring Offshore Assets and Past Income (VDP Program)
- Chapter 16: Real Property – Selling vs Renting Abroad
- Chapter 17: Digital Nomads, Snowbirds, and Multi-Tax Country Residents
- Chapter 18: Cross-Border Tax Planning (Canada–US, Australia, China, HK, etc.)
- Chapter 19: When to Use a Tax Treaty (And How They Work)
- Chapter 20: Common CRA Forms Explained (T1135, NR4, T1161, NR73, etc.)
- Chapter 21: Tax Checklists by Scenario – Leaving, Arriving, or Returning to Canada ✅
- Chapter 22: Foreign Tax Credits – How to Use Them (and When They Don’t Work) 💸
- Chapter 23: Felix’s Golden Rules for Global Tax Survival 🌎🦊
- 🎓 Special Reader Offer – Save on the Canada Expat Tax Basics Course!
Your Instructor: Felix the TaxFox
Felix the TaxFox is your go-to guide for navigating the maze of Canadian expat taxes. With a sharp mind for finance and a flair for simplifying the complex, Felix helps global Canadians make sense of residency rules, deductions, ATO obligations, and more—without the jargon.
He’s not your typical tax guy. Felix blends real-world insights with practical tax know-how, all tailored to expats moving in, out, or back to Canada. Backed by a team of finance and CPA experts, he’s here to make sure you file right, save smart, and stay out of trouble with the ATO.
Whether you’re a digital nomad, a returning Canadian, or just tax-curious, Felix will guide you through it—one paw at a time.
