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by samuel7
Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: A question about emigrant.
Replies: 7
Views: 3821

Nelsona and JG, thanks a lot for your suggestions. Nelsona, I am not ignoring you. I called CRA before I saw your post. I thought I just post it out to let others know. CRA's suggestion is not always best. Questions I hope you can further explain, 1) So if according to treaty, I can file as non-resi...
by samuel7
Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:19 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: A question about emigrant.
Replies: 7
Views: 3821

Contacted CRA, the person told me that the day my wife/kids join me would also be my departure date. This year I will still file the CND return as a resident, and report the US income. [quote="nelsona"]The treaty would make you non-resident, follow the treaty. CRA will not advise you corre...
by samuel7
Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: A question about emigrant.
Replies: 7
Views: 3821

Thanks for your prompt reply. This is more complicated than I thought. My house in Canada is not sold yet. So I still have two significant ties in Canada. I think I'd better contact the CRA and see what they say. As far as the tax return, I think am going to file the 1040nr in the US, just report th...
by samuel7
Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: A question about emigrant.
Replies: 7
Views: 3821

A question about emigrant.

Great forum, a lot of informations. I am a Canadian citizen, and I started a job in USA since November 2011. My wife and 2 kids are still in Canada and they will join me later this year. On the CRA website it mentions "Generally, you are an emigrant of Canada for income tax purposes if you leav...