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by dakota
Mon May 09, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: just moved to the U.S. for work
Replies: 5
Views: 3169

Why would I have a big tax bill at the end of the year? I'm being taxed at source. Is there something I'm missing?
by dakota
Mon May 09, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: just moved to the U.S. for work
Replies: 5
Views: 3169

Thanks! Should I be completing the "determination of residency status" form from the CRA now? I get quarterly cheques from the CRA based on my income. I've received one since I left in March but have not cashed it. Should I? For my own understanding, is it better to be a resident alien of ...
by dakota
Mon May 09, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Need some advice on how much headache to exceed 183 days
Replies: 8
Views: 4424

Is it best to be a non-resident of Canada for tax purposes if working in the U.S. for an undefined period of time (hoping it to be forever)?
by dakota
Sun May 08, 2011 1:29 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: just moved to the U.S. for work
Replies: 5
Views: 3169

just moved to the U.S. for work

Hi: I just moved to the U.S. for work and am working under a P2 visa on an open-ended contract. I do not have a home in Canada or any social ties (other than my parents and friends). I still belong to some unions for entertainers so that I can work in Canada temporarily (even if living in the U.S, w...