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Do I need to file a T1135?

This is one of the most expensive mistakes.

Is this you?

  • I held foreign assets over $100,000
  • Some assets didn't earn income
  • I wasn't sure disclosure was required

"If it didn't earn income, it doesn't matter."

Foreign assets over $100,000 must be disclosed even if they earned nothing.

Why guessing is risky

  • Penalty is $25 per day, up to $2,500 per year
  • CRA often reviews disclosures years later
  • Late filing increases scrutiny

Safe to ignore if

  • All assets were below thresholds
  • T1135 was already filed

Stop and check if

  • Total value exceeded $100,000
  • I'm unsure what qualifies as a foreign asset

Resolve the doubt

Calculate my T1135 penalty risk (2 minutes)

We'll tell you if this needs reporting and what to do next.

"Most people confirm disclosure before penalties compound."