Yeesh... this keeps getting more complicated.
I am using TurboTax and I thought (hoped?) that it would just generate all necessary forms. At some point it does ask if I'm a citizen of a country with which the US has a tax treaty...so of course I'd say yes to that. But some of the questions throw ...
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- Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:25 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: 2555 vs 1116
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4784
- Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:08 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: 2555 vs 1116
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4784
This person's situation is similar to mine. nelsona recommended 2555 based on bona fide...
http://forums.serbinski.com/viewtopic.php?t=4430
http://forums.serbinski.com/viewtopic.php?t=4430
- Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:46 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: 2555 vs 1116
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4784
- Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:36 am
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: 2555 vs 1116
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4784
2555 vs 1116
In a May, 2008 post, nelsona wrote, "With the way 2555 is now calculated, and with the child tax credit, 1116 is now more favourable [sic] in almost all cases....The only scenario I can think of that would favour [sic] 2555 is single, no kids, RRSPs and no investment income."
I am single, no kids ...
I am single, no kids ...
- Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:05 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: Filing Electronically
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8969
- Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:19 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: 1040 full vs. dual
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2012
1040 full vs. dual
I've gone back and read the posts starting from Dec, 2010, and I've had lots of my questions answered. nelsona, I must say you are saint for dealing with all our questions.
I have two more lingering questions that I couldn't find answers for, after which I think I'll be good to go.
1. I'm filing ...
I have two more lingering questions that I couldn't find answers for, after which I think I'll be good to go.
1. I'm filing ...
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 2:37 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: Borderline residency
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2624
Update
...definately a non-resident of Canada. Even if my bank account was considered a significant resident tie, I'd be deemed a non-resident by Article IV of the Canada-US Tax Treaty. But, if I understand correctly, the rules are the same? What are the implications of filing as deemed non-res vs. non-res ...
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:10 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: Borderline residency
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2624
Borderline residency
First, I would like to thank you for providing this wonderful resource - it's been very helpful and I've learned a lot from reading others' posts.
My question is about preferred filing options: I qualify for non-residency status for Canada, and I am a US resident for tax purposes since I passed ...
My question is about preferred filing options: I qualify for non-residency status for Canada, and I am a US resident for tax purposes since I passed ...