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Its a shock that i cannot easily locate a professional in canada to do a US filing.

I think my best bet is to exclude my canadian income and simply file my US.

You know...I just realized, during my employment in US (pre-July), I was sent to India for two months. So, in 2011, I don't even have ...

so quick with your response!

i have about 47k in US and 36k in Canada.

Finally reached my 1 year and ready to file my tax before the extension ends.

However, i just realized, even though i can exclude my CAN income, the tax bracket applies on my US income does need to reflect ALL my income - which is significantly higher. This got me into the tax owed boat given i ...

oh this is so helpful! Thanks!

I would get probably >$ 500 more refund if i can file 1040 for the full year with the US with the deduction!

I just looked into F2555 - am i qualified though? Seems like i wouldn't pass the bona fide residence test / phsyical presence test / home tax test given the ...

Hi,

I read through the forum and still unclear or some of the items, wishing some of you experts can help

- moved to US on TN since 2008 and returned to Canada in Aug 2011.
- 1 W-2 and 1 T-4 with some minor misc. items.

for US filing:
1) I think I am supposed to file as a dual status (attached ...