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OSAP Common-Law: Non-resident Partner
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alex113 Posts: 1
Posted On: 4/15/2016
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Hi there, I am hoping someone can help me out with this.
I am a Canadian citizen, but my boyfriend is Australian and we lived together for about 1.5 years in Australia. Then I came back to Canada to go back to university in August 2015. I applied as a single for OSAP because they they view common law as living together for three years.
Now, I am filling out my 2015 tax return and they view a common law relationship as over 12 months. We have been together total for just over 2 years, and he will be moving here in June 2016. (living apart for 10 months)
I am wondering if I put I am in a common law relationship in 2015, will that affect my OSAP from last year as it seems contradictory even though they have different standards? I didn't fill out a tax return for 2013 or 2014 because I didn't earn any money in Canada and was told by an accountant I didn't have to. Also, I need to put in his SIN, but he does not have one since he has not arrived in Canada yet. Lastly, do I report his foreign income?
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4075
Posted On: 4/19/2016
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.
It is best that you contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) directly for information specific to your situation.
We hope that others who have been in a similar situation can share their comments and suggestions with you.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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