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by CanadianRN87
Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Canadian RN, TN Visa... So confused.
Replies: 6
Views: 5071

Thanks, I am in the process of filling out these forms now - I have done the 2555, and notice that my income that I claimed from Canada is excluded when I enter the amount on Line 21 of my 1040 - is there still a need for the 1116 if it's already taking away my Canadian earned income from my total i...
by CanadianRN87
Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:07 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Canadian RN, TN Visa... So confused.
Replies: 6
Views: 5071

Thanks for your speedy reply! I have looked over both forms, man they like to make things confusing eh? With regards to the 2555 - I technically don't have a tax home, I lived with my parents - does that count as a tax home? Also, do I qualify as a bona fide residence or physical presence (and if th...
by CanadianRN87
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:59 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Canadian RN, TN Visa... So confused.
Replies: 6
Views: 5071

Canadian RN, TN Visa... So confused.

Let me just start by saying there is a reason I went into health-care - I'd much rather deal with a complex ICU patient any day over doing taxes, LOL. I am a single, newly graduated Canadian RN. I came into the USA on January 19th of 2011 and worked/lived full time here in the USA since then. I am s...