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Just looked at my calender & realized that I will actually get paid the day before I cross the border (I'm driving & doing some visiting along the way)...so does that mean I will not have to report ANY of my US earnings on my Canadian return?

Actually my 401k IS only in that range...it's practically non-existent...less than $20,000. I had planned on cashing it out but after reading some stuff here I figured I should just leave it alone for now. So were the other things I assumed correct?

Not rushing. I planned this move for a while. I just wanted to work up to a week before I leave to make some extra $$ so there really isn't any way to avoid getting my pay after I leave...unless I stay here just to get my paycheck which is kind of silly since then I would have to pay rent etc for an ...

Hi Nelsona
I have read in several of your replies about getting all US income prior to moving back to Canada. Just curious why this is important. I am moving back to Canada in a couple of weeks but my final paycheck will not be deposited into my account until after I leave. Is that a problem? I plan ...

Thanks again!

Well, I called Fidelity re my 401k & they say that it takes about 6 weeks for my employer to notify them of my separation from them so I cannot change anything before I move to Canada as I am leaving about a week after my last day! So what would be my other options? The guy I spoke with said I can ...

Thank you for your help! I never realized moving home would be so complicated!

I have been living & working in the US for 17 yrs & am moving back to Canada in June. I have had permanent residency in US for about 15 yrs & am willing to relinquish my status as I do not plan to live in the US in the future. I have a few questions about taxes, 401ks etc. I want to make sure I do ...