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by loom_weaver
Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:21 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Returning to Canada, questions on 1040 vs 1040NR
Replies: 2
Views: 4267

Thank you nelsona for the answer! This gives me more time to breath.
by loom_weaver
Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Returning to Canada, questions on 1040 vs 1040NR
Replies: 2
Views: 4267

Returning to Canada, questions on 1040 vs 1040NR

Hi there, I'm a Canadian citizen. I work for a Canadian company and I am paid in Canadian dollars into my Canadian bank account. I've been in the US on B-1 status for almost 183 days on a work assignment. I have the option to stay a bit longer i.e more than 183 days thus becoming a resident alien (1...
by loom_weaver
Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:18 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Temporary Move to the US
Replies: 4
Views: 3287

Hmm, interesting.

I've also read on the web that long term B-1s and extending them to a year is a rarity. I'll look into applying under a TN-1 even though it sounds that the tax implications aren't quite as favourable.
by loom_weaver
Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:29 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Temporary Move to the US
Replies: 4
Views: 3287

Hi nelsona, Thank you for the response. I'll be entering on a B-1 and qualify under after-sales service. I have all necessary documentation (bank statements, letter from employer, address of family members) except I won't be keeping residence in Canada. I'm giving up the suite I'm renting and I'm pl...
by loom_weaver
Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:50 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Temporary Move to the US
Replies: 4
Views: 3287

Temporary Move to the US

Hi there, I've been lurking this board for a bit and there is tons of useful information. Here is my situation. I am Canadian and I work for a Canadian employer. We have a client in the US and I'll be moving there temporarily (1 year) as part of a contract. Then I plan to return to Canada. I'll rema...