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Filing your income tax return as a non-resident can seem daunting, but following a clear process can simplify it. This guide will help you understand each section of the Income Tax And Benefit Return for Non-residents, offering clear instructions to ensure you complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the form successfully.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form you need and subsequently open it in the appropriate editor for filling out.
2. Begin with the identification section. Fill in your first name, last name, Canadian social insurance number (SIN), temporary tax number (TTN), or individual tax number (ITN). Provide your mailing address, date of birth, and if applicable, the date of death if this return is for a deceased person. Include your email address if you wish to receive notifications from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Select your marital status as of December 31, 2023, and indicate your preferred language for correspondence.
3. For your residence information, select the province or territory where you resided as of December 31, 2023, and your country of residence. If you were self-employed, note the province or territory where your business was established.
4. If filing for your spouse or common-law partner, provide their information including their SIN, and indicate if they were self-employed in 2023. Report their net world income and Universal Child Care Benefit amounts for proper credits.
5. Next, move to the section concerning your residency status as of December 31, 2023. Select the appropriate option to accurately describe your residency status—this is essential for the correct assessment of your tax obligations.
6. Complete the total income section by entering various sources of income including employment income and benefits. Use guidance from the associated line numbers in the tax guide as needed.
7. Proceed to calculate net income by accounting for deductions such as pension contributions, registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) deductions, and allowable expenses. Follow instructions for any specific deductions as applicable.
8. Next, calculate your taxable income by applying any necessary deductions and credits, which will determine your federal tax obligations based on the resulting taxable income.
9. Complete the refund or balance owing section to see if you are eligible for a refund or if there is a balance due. Input the amounts for tax deducted and any overpayments as applicable to finalize this section.
10. Finally, review your completed form for accuracy. Save your changes and choose to download, print, or share the completed tax return as needed.

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