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by chris1976
Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual status tax year
Replies: 7
Views: 4254

Since I moved around Feb. 15 there is no problem filing right away. Still not sure if my other income (dividends, self-employment) throws a wrench in the 2555.

I will look into what is involved with the newcomer filing.
by chris1976
Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:43 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual status tax year
Replies: 7
Views: 4254

Re: 2555 - can I include self-employment income (working in CAN, US client)? This is mainly to get me the standard exemption, right? Looks like about $500 in tax savings, sound about right?

Re: Cdn returns, anything special to do?
by chris1976
Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:40 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual status tax year
Replies: 7
Views: 4254

Re:2555: I was in Canada less than 330 days in 2012, so n/a right?

I would love some answers to the 2 Cdn qs :) Thanks!
by chris1976
Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual status tax year
Replies: 7
Views: 4254

Dual status tax year

Hi, congratulations on the active and excellent forum. I am a Cdn (not US) citizen who moved back to Canada after residing in the US 2000-2012. I think I have the US part of my taxes figured out (1040NR return with 1040 statement etc.) I didn't bother with the sailing permit. Two questions about com...
by chris1976
Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Working 2nd job for US company from Canada
Replies: 1
Views: 1546

Working 2nd job for US company from Canada

Hello, I am a Cdn citizen moving to Canada from the US to take a job with a Canadian company as an employee. I wish to work a 2nd job for a US company, doing all work in Canada. What is the best way to proceed? Should I incorporate? Is it possible to be self-employed in Canada billing the US company...