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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: 9700

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: 9700

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 does it ...
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: 9700

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: 9700

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: 9700

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 ...