Going Down South?

Are you planning to spend part of the year in the United States or elsewhere soon for a vacation? This Web page gives you easy access to important forms, publications, information and services that you may want to review before leaving on your trip.

Information and services on the CRA Web site

Temporarily outside Canada
Information on residency status, tax obligations, and other related topics, plus links to relevant publications.

My Account
My Account is a secure, convenient, and time-saving way to access and manage your tax and benefit information online.

My Payment
My Payment is a new payment option that allows you to make payments online from an account at a participating Canadian financial institution.

Pamphlets

Canadian Residents Going Down South
Information about certain Canadian and American income tax requirements that may affect you.

Canadian Residents Abroad
Overview of tax obligations for individuals temporarily outside Canada, including those on vacation.

Contact us

To contact us for tax and filing information while outside Canada:

• International Tax Services Office (address, telephone, and fax numbers);
• T.I.P.S. call 1-800-267-6999 (for calls from the U.S.).

Government partners

• Canada Border Services Agency
• Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
• Access to Travel
• Travel Medicine Program (Public Health Agency of Canada)