canaussie.com

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay! So I just saw this on the homepage the other day, decided to have a look at taxback.com. Jumped online, filled out the information bit. Within a couple of hours I was sent the application package, had a phone call and was able to talk to someone online about my questions. Within 3 days from filling in that information query, I have sent all my docs in, and have been given my estimate. They charged me the 12.5% fee and it was soooo simple!!!!!

When I rang HR Block in regards to them doing my taxes, they had to transfer me through to 3 different office to find someone who was 'knowledgeable' about Australian Holiday workers tax and when I asked questions, he couldn't answer. They also quoted me at $130 or something to do it.

So glad I happened to stumble across this article and how easy taxback.com was. I also put 'CanAussie' in the "Where did you hear about us?" bit

Just curious, why are we classed as non-residents for tax purposes. From my quick read of the subject I would come to the conclusion that I'm a resident for tax purposes.

Hi,

I am hoping someone could answer a few questions for me, I was working in Canada in 2009 and when I got back to Australia I did my taxes from there through an accountant in Toronto that was reccomended to me through a travel work program, I did get my taxes done however it took about 6 months and so now I am back in Vancouver again and need to do my taxes for 2010, can anyone recommend any accountants to me?
I only started working in december so I will have a very little return so ideally don't want to spend too much money on an accountant when I am not going to get much money back and also I would ideally like someone to talk to in person as this can get quite confusing. I read the article however I asked and these people don't have any offices in Vancouver.
I just want to make sure I fill out the forms correctly and try to get this done right. I understand if I don't owe any money the deadline of April won't apply? can anyone confirm this?
And also regarding the deemed as resident issue, if I was here for more than 183 days in 2010 does that mean I am considered a resident?
And the fact that I was working back home in Australia for the first half of the year, will I have to declare the income I made over there?
Ideally I would like to find an accountant over here who I can talk to, but as yet hard to find. If anyone has any helpful information, please reply.

Thanks!

Mary