Will EI Deduct Money Owing to Canada Revenue Agency

[scarlettfinne 0]

I applied for EI 3 weeks ago and so far have faxed back the questionnaire they mailed to me along with a copy of my green card, temporary visa that was stamped on my passport, social security card and record of employment. I still owe income tax and have a payment arrangement with Canada Revenue Agency that I set up a few months ago when I was still living in Canada. Was wondering if anyone was in the same situation when you applied for EI and if so was there any problems? I am assuming that if my EI is approved they will also deduct an amount from every payment made to me to forward to CRA but not sure. This kind of has me worried. I hope my claim doesn't get denied because of this.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

The two agencies are separate so no, I don't believe they will not deduct anything from your EI. You will need to continue to arrange to make payments to CRA for income tax.

I have not personally been in your situation, perhaps someone else will chime in

[Kimbear 53]

The only experience i have is that when i owed money, they took it off my next tax return refund. Since you are not in Canada, just keep making paymetns as you normally do. From what i've understood they should not take it from your EI.