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Thanks Nelson! I think what was confusing me was Publication 901, but maybe I shouldn't have been referring to this for the Pub for the income earned while performing services in the U.S. When referring to the Treaty itself, it was clear what you were stating. So, I will file a 1040nr and an 8833. S...

Thanks for your responses...that is an interesting option to include the 95K under Article XV. However, I believe that a) only U.S. source income is included for treatment under the treaty and b) that in order for XV to apply that the employer must NOT be a U.S. employer. i.e. Income from employment...

Hi, I've done the calculaton; however, I'm unclear on your comment that you'll have to report all wages in both countries. Clearly in Canada, I need to report my world income (all income), but in the U.S. tax code states that I only need to report on 1040NR line 8 U.S. source income: [i]Line 8—Wag...

The problem is that the amount of time that is required to be physically in the U.S. is not predictable, so to allow for maximum flexibility I was put on the U.S. payroll and given a TN visa. Given this situation, what is the best way to present my case which is in alignment with the tax code. i.e. ...

I work from a home office in Canada for a U.S. employer as an hourly employee. About 10 days a year, I work on-site at the U.S. client - I'm on a TN visa. Based on the Substantial Presence Test, I am a Non-Resident Alien. My employer issues me a W-2 and withholds taxes as if I were a U.S. resident. ...