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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 me ...

This person's situation is similar to mine. nelsona recommended 2555 based on bona fide...

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I am almost certain that I CAN file a full 1040, because I meet the SPT for 2010. If not, I've misunderstood much of what I've read on this forum. I did not read anywhere that I must be a US resident for the entire duration of the 330 days for PPT. If that's the case then no, I can't file 2555. Mayb...

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, ...

It is my understanding that you can't use Netfile when filing as a non-resident in Canada. You can use TurboTax, but you have to print your forms and them mail them in. Is this correct?

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 a d...

...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...

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 the ...