moving BACK to Canada. Can I deduct moving expenses?

[chinapat]

Hi. I have just moved back to Canada, after 7 years abroad. I was based in Singapore working for a Canadian company. I was required to move back, but the company did not pay for the associated expenses of the move.

Does anyone know if I can deduct these on my income tax return? I had assumed I could, but my accountant is telling me because I was a "non resident" I am not allowed.

Anyone?

[Steven]

Yeah, he's right, if you weren't paying Canadian taxes at the time you can't claim the exemption. If your were paying taxes in Singapore, you might be able to claim something similar there.