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by jhillier
Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:30 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: canadian working virtually for a US company
Replies: 16
Views: 9550

Let me clarify.. This firm has 4 employees. Its not likely to be set up properly. I am their only CAD employee. CRA has not asked me to pay quarterly based on last years taxes - I don't make enough for them to care I guess..

How do I check on whether I am accumulating CP / EI eligibility?
by jhillier
Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: canadian working virtually for a US company
Replies: 16
Views: 9550

So if I make 25 k through the year, and claim this as "income" does it really matter whether I am an employee or a contractor? And as a contractor, don't you need to demonstrate that you have multiple clients? Otherwise the federal government just treats you as an employee anyway.. So why ...
by jhillier
Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: canadian working virtually for a US company
Replies: 16
Views: 9550

Won't that adjustment occur when I pay my federal taxes?
by jhillier
Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: canadian working virtually for a US company
Replies: 16
Views: 9550

thanks

Thanks for the speedy response.

Yes, I am a Canadian citizen. The only CDN employee of a small company based in NY. They aren't taking any deductions for CPP / EI or federal / provincial tax. So it seems kind of weird and its nice to know that I am not missing something.
by jhillier
Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:01 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: canadian working virtually for a US company
Replies: 16
Views: 9550

canadian working virtually for a US company

I haven't seen this specific question posted, and am hoping you can help me out. I am working for a US company from my home in Canada. a) As I am resident in Canada and earn the income from my home in Canada, my assumption is that I need only to file a Canadian income tax return. The US company is n...