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by ray
Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Canadian freelancer working in Canada with US clients
Replies: 5
Views: 3663

The title of that article is "US Withholding for Canadian Independent Contractors" so I thought that pertained to me.
by ray
Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Self-employed - Home office deductions
Replies: 2
Views: 1849

Self-employed - Home office deductions

Hi,

This is more of a general question, but I'm currently a student living with my parents, yet I occasionally take on freelance gigs in their home.

Am I entitled to home office deductions like internet and electricity even though I don't own the home, but live there?

Thanks for reading!
by ray
Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Canadian freelancer working in Canada with US clients
Replies: 5
Views: 3663

Thanks for replying, nelsona. I also came across this great article about the W-8BEN: http://taxes.about.com/od/taxplanning/qt/form_W8BEN.htm I think that article explains things in detail, though it doesn't mention if the W-8BEN is mandatory. If there's any other info from other people, let me know.
by ray
Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:58 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Canadian freelancer working in Canada with US clients
Replies: 5
Views: 3663

Canadian freelancer working in Canada with US clients

Hi, I'm sure this question gets asked all the time, but I'm going to ask it anyway! I'm a Canadian freelancer working in Canada with a couple of US-based clients. My question is do I need to fill out any US documents? I've read conflicting info that says I do not need to fill out anything because I'...