Canadian working remotely in the US

rommela · Post by **rommela** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:22 pm

Hi,

I am a Canadian citizen, working remotely for a US University from Feb 2012 to May 2012. They have asked me to fill out a W-9 or W-8BEN form, from what I've been sent and read about these forms, I've filled out a W-8BEN form. This is all they've advised me to do at this point.

My questions:
- Do I need a visa
- Will I need to submit any other forms (ITIN or EIN mentioned in the W-8BEN form)
- they've been paying me in US dollars, will I need to report any earnings or pay income taxes in the US or deal with IRS - I will be declaring my additional income in Canada through the CRA.

Thanks for your time!

rommela · Post by **rommela** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:31 pm

more info:
- I will only work from Canada, never needing to enter the US.
- I am an individual working as a contractor with the University.[/list]

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:24 am

No. As long as you are not having anything deducrted in US, then you would file, but only to get the money back.

rommela · Post by **rommela** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:07 am

[quote="nelsona"]No. As long as you are not having anything deducrted in US, then you would file, but only to get the money back.[/quote]

Thanks, yes - nothing is being deducted.

rommela · Post by **rommela** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:09 am

so all I'll need to fill out is a W-8BEN form?

no visa or other forms needed?

qweryt · Post by **qweryt** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:36 am

Yes, just a single form.

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:41 am

The W8-BEN goe s to the client, and allows them not to withhold taxes. Easier for you.

rommela · Post by **rommela** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:57 am

perfect, thanks everyone.