New Immigrant Tax Services in Mississauga
Welcome to Canada. BOMCAS Canada's Mississauga team specializes in new immigrant and newcomer tax returns — helping you navigate your first Canadian tax filing, claim all available benefits, and start your Canadian financial life on the right foot.
Tax Services for New Immigrants in Mississauga
Mississauga is one of Canada's most welcoming cities for newcomers, with a diverse, multicultural community. Navigating your first Canadian tax return can be complex — between establishing residency, reporting foreign income, and claiming available credits. BOMCAS Canada's Mississauga team has extensive experience helping new immigrants get started on the right foot.
First Canadian Tax Return (T1)
Part-year resident return covering your arrival date to December 31.
Canadian Residency Determination
Determine your tax residency status: factual resident, deemed resident, or part-year resident.
Foreign Asset Disclosure (T1135)
Report foreign property and assets over $100,000 as required by CRA.
Newcomer Benefits & Credits
Claim Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST Credit, Ontario Trillium Benefit and all eligible newcomer credits.
CRA Account Registration
Set up your CRA My Account, SIN registration, and benefit applications from day one.
Ongoing Tax Planning
RRSP, TFSA and investment strategy advice for new Canadians building long-term wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. As a new immigrant to Canada, you are required to file a Canadian income tax return if you have Canadian-source income, if you are asked to by the CRA, or if you want to receive Canadian tax credits and benefits. Your first T1 return covers the period from your date of arrival in Canada to December 31 of that year. Our Mississauga accountants specialize in first-year immigrant tax returns.
New immigrants to Mississauga may be eligible for: Canada Child Benefit (CCB), GST/HST Credit, Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB), Ontario Child Benefit, tuition and education credits, RRSP contribution rights, and other provincial benefits. Some benefits are available from your first day in Canada — even if you have not yet filed a return. Our team ensures new immigrants claim every benefit they are entitled to.
When you become a Canadian resident, you are generally required to report your worldwide income (including foreign income) to the CRA. You must also disclose certain foreign assets over $100,000 on Form T1135. There are special "deemed disposition" rules for assets you held before becoming a resident. Our Mississauga immigration tax specialists help new immigrants understand and properly report their transition to Canadian residency.
A factual resident of Canada is someone who has established significant residential ties to Canada (home, spouse, dependants). A deemed resident may have fewer ties but spends 183 or more days in Canada during the year. The distinction affects which tax credits, deductions, and filing obligations apply. Our Mississauga tax team will determine your correct residency status for CRA purposes.