When I did it many years ago, I was resident until my move out date and then I was a resident in the USA. You basically file 2 'partial' tax returns. I was a

When I did it many years ago, I was resident until my move out date and then I was a resident in the USA. You basically file 2 'partial' tax returns. I was a student with no assets although, so you will need to look into how Canada's departure tax effects you: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/lvng-eng.html http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/lvng-eng.html Definitely talk to an accountant.