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by canstudent
Sun Oct 09, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Taxes for Canadian in Canada working for US employer
Replies: 4
Views: 2465

Thanks so much, nelsona.
by canstudent
Sun Oct 09, 2011 1:21 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Taxes for Canadian in Canada working for US employer
Replies: 4
Views: 2465

Thanks for the swift response, nelsona. To give a little more context, my US-based employer was working as a consultant on this project for a large international NGO. He then contracted me and wired the money directly to my Canadian bank account. Under advice from his accountant (who I'm not sure ha...
by canstudent
Sun Oct 09, 2011 12:03 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Taxes for Canadian in Canada working for US employer
Replies: 4
Views: 2465

Taxes for Canadian in Canada working for US employer

Hello, I'm a Canadian citizen who worked a consulting contract for a self-employed American employer while I was physically in Canada. I received under $5,000. I understand that I am subject to Canadian taxes, exempt from US taxes but still need to report the income and exemption claim to the IRS. I...