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by TopTax2013
Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Short-term work transfer to US from Canada
Replies: 3
Views: 2067

Turns out making over $10K in 4.5 months triggers a US tax filing, and cannot be avoided. Housing should be excluded as taxable, as long as my employer does not inadvertently withhold tax out of a "best intention" to be compliant; as this will complicate and possibly defeat proper filing o...
by TopTax2013
Sat Feb 02, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Short-term work transfer to US from Canada
Replies: 3
Views: 2067

Short-term work transfer to US from Canada

I work for a subsidiary of a US firm in Canada. I will be transferred to the US office for 4.5 months this summer with my family and then return to permanent employ from the current Canadian branch office. I will sever no ties/residency etc. I can either go down on an L1 or a TN without any difficul...